Putin calls war in Afghanistan as most tragic historical event
"This is tragic event in life of our country, our people. But people who fought there and struggled for their ideals did that with dignity", - said president of Russia during meeting with members of "9-th company" shooting group.

"This is tragic event in life of our country, our people. But people who fought there and struggled for their ideals did that with dignity", - said president of Russia during meeting with members of "9-th company" shooting group.
Russian president said that actions in film of Fedor Bondarchuk reminded him about operations in Chechnya.
"I can draw a parallel between present days. I remember about Pskov landing troops of 6-th company in Chechnya. I don`t think that situation differed much from the one we see in film", - said Putin.