S4·E29 Comrades X: Soldier Boy
Synopsis
For the first time on Western television, Frontline details a recruit's life inside a Soviet Army barracks. Frontline cameras follow Valera Krylov, 18, through the exertion and boredom of basic training in the military and focuses on his parents, who worry that in the next two years he may be fighting in Afghanistan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 4 Episode 29 of Frontline air?
Season 4, Episode 29 ('Comrades X: Soldier Boy') originally aired on August 26, 1986.
How long is Season 4 Episode 29 ('Comrades X: Soldier Boy')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Frontline.
What happens in Frontline Season 4 Episode 29?
For the first time on Western television, Frontline details a recruit's life inside a Soviet Army barracks. Frontline cameras follow Valera Krylov, 18, through the exertion and boredom of basic training in the military and focuses on his parents, who worry that in the next two years he may be fighti...