REN TV will show the action-packed series "Specials" about the feat of FSB special forces officers

The REN TV channel will release the action-packed series "Specials", based on the real operations of the FSB special forces of Russia. Two series of the project will be devoted to the events of the Crimean spring of 2014, including previously classified details.

The series will reconstruct the day of February 26, 2014 at the Crimean parliament building.

"Nationalists are trying to break into the parliament building and disrupt the adoption of crucial decisions for Crimea. The Ukrainian police and the people's militia cannot stop the radicals," Oleg Zaikovsky, a correspondent for Izvestia, said.

The Crimean Maidan did not happen due to the training and professionalism of special forces units.

"We are opening up some classified operations, I think this is the first time we will talk about this, no one has told us before, and I haven't even read it in the news, I think these episodes will be the jewel of the series," said Ekaterina Kirillova, editor-in—chief of the Triix Media film company.

For popular actors playing the roles of special forces soldiers, this is the biggest challenge of their careers. Their task is to become the best of the best, fearless professionals who risk their lives every day. The actors were trained under the guidance of real commandos.

"How to hold a weapon correctly, how not to direct it, how to raise it correctly, how to look correctly. Did you know, for example, that when you aim, you need to look with two eyes? I didn't know that. Every detail is important, how you put your foot, left and right, how you move," said actor Vyacheslav Pronin, who played the role of the Motor's call sign.

One of the most vivid and dynamic scenes is the storming of a ferry hijacked by terrorists and the release of hostages. The bandits have been eliminated — there are no losses among passengers and specialists.

A dramatic episode is a dialogue between one of the main characters and the commander of the Ukrainian Marines. Former classmates found themselves on opposite sides of the barricades. The site's reliability is monitored by consultants who are active FSB officers.

"A daring rescue operation behind enemy lines. The commandos entered the bay on a high—speed boat and disembarked," the correspondent said.

The story of the rescue of a Ukrainian general who did not accept the Maidan is based on the events of a real operation, thanks to which the former Ukrainian president's life was saved.

"I am very proud that I was entrusted with such a role, and entrusted to tell the story of these men," said actor Vadim Badmatsyrenov, who played the role of the call sign Shaman.

Residents of the peninsula, including participants of the Crimean Spring and former militia members, are filmed in mass scenes. They remember with emotion how they saw our special forces for the first time.

"It was such a support, such a moral explosion, that honestly, I can say with tears in my eyes that this was the first sign of victory. The country should know its heroes," said Valery Meshalkin, commander of the people's militia unit in 2014.

Throughout the summer and autumn, the series was filmed in the mountains of the Caucasus. Exciting shootouts, powerful explosions, and the elimination of militant leaders. A maximum of real live scenes showing the heroes of the special forces and their work is one of the most difficult in the world.

After Crimea, the film crew will go to the far north — they will even work in the Arctic. The premiere will take place in 2026 on the REN TV channel.

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As reported on October 12, the TV series "Specials" will show the most spectacular FSB operations. Everything was also recreated with documentary accuracy. As part of the film, they want to show that the harsh special forces soldiers are primarily people with their own experiences and problems. At the same time, filming was carried out on the territory of various regions of Russia.

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