Take a punch! With Nikolay Valuev. Episode 2
Published 29 Oct, 2026 08:46Ilya Makarov lost a leg in combat and underwent operations, yet he found a way to begin again. Today, he runs his own quail farm, has a family, and plans to create jobs for other veterans. Former lawyer Razif Bikaev, meanwhile, has opened a bakery with his wife, supplying bread to four villages. Nikolay Valuev travels to Bashkortostan to meet veterans of the Special Military Operation who, after returning from the front line, have found a new purpose. They speak about coping with the consequences of their injuries, the people who supported them at their most difficult moments, and what gives them the strength to carry on.
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