Tank ballet and a surprise for President Putin at 'Army - 2021'
Foreign Internet users have been admiring the "tank ballet" video at the Army 2021 forum.
Impressive performance, carefully calculated down to every detail
Commentators praised the performance of the tank crews and ballerinas who performed a dance number from Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swan Lake".
One user wrote: "I love the scene where the tanks dance with the artists in the background."
"Fantastic," the commentator emphasized.
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Impressive tank ballet. |
Many other viewers noted the directors' attention to detail.
"The bow tie painted on the hull of one of the tanks is a great touch. Unbelievable," wrote one internet user.
In addition, netizens appreciated other elements of the forum's opening ceremony: a soldier doing the splits on a rope suspended between the muzzles of a tank and a parachute group with the flags of the countries participating in the military games.
Surprise for President Putin
On the opening day of the Army-2021 forum, a surprise awaited President Vladimir Putin - a unique tank that can only be seen in Russia. This is a T-55 combat vehicle painted to resemble Gzhel ceramics. The tank is decorated with elements of folk painting in blue and white - a wonderful sight that makes a strong impression on the audience.
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T55 tank. Illustration photo |

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