Introduction

Spetsnaz (Russian: Спецназ) is a 2002 Russian TV miniseries directed by Andrei Malyukov.

Outline

The series is set mostly in Russia and follows the adventures of four members of the Spetsnaz GRU (judging by uniforms worn by the characters). The locations also switch frequently and have also included Chechnya, Afghanistan, Dagestan, and Kosovo.

Through the course of the series, the characters have done everything from rescuing shot-down pilots in Chechnya to rescuing the passengers and crew of a hijacked Aeroflot plane grounded in Afghanistan.

Spetsnaz Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Director(s): Andrey Malyukov.
• Producer(s): Konstantin Ernst, Anatoliy Maksimov, and Nikolay Suslov.
• Writer(s): Nkiolay Suslov.
• Music: Alexej Grigoriew and Igor Matvienko.
• Cinematography: Vladimir Sporyshkov.
• Production: Svarog Films Company.
• Release Date: 07 October 2003.
• Running Time: 45-50 minutes.
• Country: Russia.
• Language: Russian.