In reality, only 6 of 39 soviet soldiers from the 9th company were killed on hill 3234. There were over 200 dead on the opposite side.
2,000 extras were used in battle scenes.
It is the first movie in post-communist Russia to surpass the $20 million mark at the box office.
Before the film was shot, young artists met veterans of the Afghan War - the soldiers of the legendary 9th company. Some were introduced to the prototypes of their characters.
Presidents of Ukraine and Uzbekistan extended their patronage over the production of the film.
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