Belorussian Station

Belorussian Station[1] (Russian: Белорусский вокзал, romanized: Belorusski vokzal)[2] is a 1971 Soviet drama film directed by Andrei Smirnov.

[3] In the summer of 1945, a group of former comrades-in-arms parted ways at Belorussky Station after World War II, having last gathered in 1946 to celebrate the birthday of their former commander, Valentin Matveev.

While contending with everyday responsibilities and interruptions, they recall the solidarity and sacrifices of their wartime bond, revealing layers of their characters and unshaken loyalty to their friendships.

Upon hearing of Matveev’s death, she gathers her strength to sing their cherished song, honoring the memory of the "unbreakable" 10th Airborne Battalion of the 1st Belorussian Front.

The narrative poignantly contrasts the outlooks and values of these veterans with the younger generation, depicting a post-war world where no battle scenes are shown, and shots are only heard in the form of the farewell salute at the cemetery.