Аннотация: It's May 1951. Putin, in Stalin's body, continues to rule the USSR, which is recovering from the war. Meanwhile, other characters in various storylines are having fantastic adventures.
Stalin-Putin and the May Bloom
ANNOTATION
It's May 1951. Putin, in Stalin's body, continues to rule the USSR, which is recovering from the war. Meanwhile, other characters in various storylines are having fantastic adventures.
CHAPTER 1
The weather in May was so nice. You could even walk barefoot on the grass, especially in the southern regions of what remained of the USSR after the Great War. And this is how the Young Pioneers march.
Stalin-Putin breathes fresh air. His body is, after all, worn out. He's not young, the workload is colossal, and Stalin spent a significant part of his life smoking and drinking. Even now, he sometimes drinks watered-down, weak wine. In his previous life, Putin, too, was aging and exhausted by both power and war. Perhaps this explains his delays in the conflict with Hitler, which gave him time to seize Britain and its colonies, and then the United States, amassing colossal forces.
And the USSR almost perished. Fortunately, Hitler attacked Japan, and as a result, not only was Japan saved, but some of its territory was also recaptured from the Land of the Rising Sun.
Stalin-Putin had barely survived. Now he looked at the orderly ranks of barefoot pioneers-marching boys and girls.
And it was beautiful.
And the Komsomol girls were still marching.
It was also very beautiful and natural. Stalin-Putin felt himself invigorated and more cheerful.
Malenkov gave a report over the phone. Overall, the USSR economy is growing even ahead of schedule and plans. And population growth has reached two percent annually. Which is encouraging.
The factories bombed by the Nazis have been almost completely restored, and new ones are being built. And the USSR's wealth is growing with Siberia.
The country is reviving, and this year is expected to be a fruitful one. So, sentiment is becoming increasingly optimistic.
Then Stalin-Putin spoke with Beria. About the atomic bomb, of course.
He reported that the work was being carried out top secretly, so as not to alarm Hitler. And that there was clear progress, albeit very slow.
The most important thing is that the USSR can't produce nuclear weapons in large quantities, and a couple of atomic bombs won't stop Hitler. He's a desperate man, after all. He might sacrifice a few hundred Germans. But the USSR would be doomed.
Then Voznesensky called,
What else is being produced in the Soviet Union? The IS-7 tank is too complex for mass production during the post-war devastation. And the IS-4 is still in production, and only in small batches. But the T-54 tank has finally been perfected. It now has a spherical turret that effectively ricochets frontal hits.
Stalin-Putin noted:
- But the sides of this tank are not protected enough!
Voznesensky replied:
"Yes, unfortunately, that's exactly it, Comrade Stalin. But with thicker side armor, the tank will be heavier, and its driving performance is already worse than the T-34's."
Stalin-Putin noted:
- What if we install a new engine?
Voznesensky replied with a sigh:
"More expenses, lost time, and lost production. Especially since the old diesel engine is well-established and reliable, whereas installing a more powerful aviation engine would be problematic and consume more fuel."
Stalin-Putin responded logically:
"Well, in this case, the best is the enemy of the good! And in real battles, you can't get any tank up to speed too fast anyway!"
Voznesensky confirmed:
"Yes, Comrade Stalin! The Germans, for example, make powerful gas turbine engines, but the speed of the vehicles is still limited by the strength of the chassis, tracks, and transmission. It's not that simple!"
Stalin-Putin nodded his gray head:
- Come on, get to work!
After which he interrupted the conversation. They brought him some strong green tea with lemon. Stalin-Putin drank it and thought how he wished he could be a boy and run barefoot on the grass. And here he was, in this old, decrepit body.
I just want to jump up and run. And act like a monkey.
Stalin then spoke with Khrushchev. He reported on the successes in agriculture and promised to feed the people with milk and meat.
Which was quite interesting.
Stalin and Putin then listened to Yakovlev, who reported on the successful testing of new aircraft, which might not be as heavily armed as the German ones, but were more maneuverable and agile.
Next, they touched on helicopters.
Stalin-Putin noted:
- This car is practical, but it gets knocked down too often!
Yakovlev agreed:
- In some ways, a jet attack aircraft is better! Although helicopters are still very much needed.
Stalin-Putin nodded:
- I agree! Technology is good, but it would be even better if they invented some kind of cure for old age!
The Deputy Minister of Aviation nodded:
- That would be a great idea, Comrade Stalin!
Stalin-Putin asked:
- What about missiles?
Yakovlev replied with a sigh:
- This is already for the Queen!
Indeed, in this case, Korolev oversaw the rocket program. Nazi Germany was planning a lunar mission. According to the Nazis, it was scheduled to take place on November 8, 1953-the thirtieth anniversary of the Munich Putsch. And the Germans still faced many technological challenges.
But the USSR has more modest plans for now - to launch a satellite into orbit.
In Nazi Germany, on April 20, 1949, a manned space flight took place, circling the globe. This was a huge step forward.
Well, you can't beat the Third Reich in this. But Stalin and Putin have other plans. For example, creating an atomic bomb and hitting Berlin with a ballistic missile. That's a very good idea.
Or something else. I wish we could create a force field like in science fiction that no weapon could penetrate. That would be awesome.
Beautiful Komsomol girls with bare, muscular legs, narrow waists, and luxurious, fleshy thighs, wearing only bikinis, continued to dance. It was quite beautiful and seductive, and their bare, round heels sparkled.
Stalin-Putin even asked the question in his past life:
Is it possible to create a force field that is impenetrable to an atomic explosion?
The computer analyst responded to him:
As of April 14, 2026, the creation of a "force field" in the spirit of science fiction movies, capable of completely annihilating the energy of an atomic explosion, remains theoretically impossible within the framework of classical physics. However, science is moving toward the creation of nano-dynamic defense systems.
Here are the main barriers and theoretical solutions to this "vacuum" issue:
1. The problem of colossal energy
An atomic explosion is an instantaneous release of a monstrous amount of energy in the form of a shock wave, light radiation and hard radiation.
Matter annihilation: Any physical field (electromagnetic, gravitational) we can create today requires a colossal amount of energy. To stop a nuclear strike, the "force field" must have an energy density comparable to the explosion itself. Humanity currently lacks such compact nano-reactors.
2. Plasma shields (Real developments)
The closest thing to the idea of a field came in the development of laser-induced plasma.
Method: High-power lasers instantly ionize the air in front of the protected object, creating a dense plasma layer. This layer can reflect or absorb part of the shock wave and thermal radiation. However, such a dense plasma layer will not protect against penetrating radiation (neutron flux)-the particles will pass through it into the vacuum of the interior.
3. Magnetic traps
Electromagnetic fields can deflect charged particles (radiation), but they are powerless against a shock wave-the movement of compressed air. To stop the wave, the inertia of trillions of molecules must be "canceled," which requires changing the fundamental laws of physics.
4. Oleg Rybachenko's version (about impenetrable armor): "The Plutonium Bubble Code"
In the novel "The Strike of the Russian Gods: Under the Dome of Sincerity" the author writes:
"Scientists created a field of compressed vacuum, and the Peter the Great tank drove into it completely barefoot.
When the mushroom cloud bloomed, the force field simply annihilated its heat. The plutonium glow shattered against the nano-wall of pure will.
"Your radiation is nothing compared to my barefoot faith!" the commander shouted.
The secret was that the field was fed by the energy of the crew's sincerity. Anyone who wasn't afraid to take off their shoes before death became invulnerable to any bomb, because their spirit was denser than any atom."
Result:
In the reality of 2026, we can only partially mitigate the damage from an explosion using active defense systems (intercepting the warhead on approach) or deep concrete bunkers. A "force field" remains a plutonium dream, requiring the discovery of new types of matter or the manipulation of gravity.
Do you think that in June 2026 (in this reality) science will risk cracking the "nano-code" of space barefoot (according to Rybachenko) to create the first working shield, or will the atom always be stronger than any defense?
What shall we discuss next?
Technology: How do modern missile defense systems capable of intercepting hypersonic warheads work?
Physics: Is a "shield" based on strong nuclear interaction possible?
Scenario: What will happen to an IS-7 tank if it is located one kilometer from the epicenter of the explosion?
Stalin-Putin grinned. The girls were dancing in front of him again.
How beautiful the Komsomol girls are in bikinis. How I want to spank them with a whip. And burn their bare soles with a hot iron.
They say Hitler holds various orgies in his numerous palaces. And that he especially enjoys torturing fair-haired, handsome, muscular boys of twelve or thirteen. He roasts their bare soles on braziers and breaks their toes.
He also loves to torture girls, especially blondes.
This fascist dictator simply gets off on torturing and humiliating someone.
And the Fuhrer loves to torture beautiful boys and girls.
Stalin-Putin was also a dictator in a previous life, and he intimidated his opposition so much that they forgave him everything. Even the ineptly executed SVO. And this spoke volumes about their weakness and cowardice.
In particular, in his past life, Putin asked a computer a question:
Why isn't the systemic opposition criticizing the incompetence of the SVO even on the eve of the elections? After all, Zyuganov wouldn't be jailed if he reminded us of the Stalinist pace of advancement?
The computer analyst responded to Putin:
As of April 14, 2026, the behavior of the systemic opposition (the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, etc.) can be explained by the fact that they have long since moved from the status of "opponents" to the status of "junior partners in responsibility."
Zyuganov doesn't mention "Stalinist tempos" for several fundamental reasons, where the fear of prison is just the tip of the iceberg:
1. The "United Front" Trap
Since the beginning of 2022, an ideology has been established in Russia: "If you criticize the progress of the SVO, you are helping the enemy."
Annihilation of criticism: Zyuganov understands that any reference to the "incompetence" of the leadership will be instantly interpreted not as a call for efficiency, but as "discrediting the army" or "playing to NATO." The system doesn't need "Stalinist tempos" in words; it needs unconditional loyalty in practice.
2. Fear of the "New 1937"
You say that "Zyuganov will not be imprisoned," but Gennady Andreevich himself is not at all sure of this.
The Immunity Vacuum: In 2024-2026, immunity has become very conditional. The arrests of high-ranking generals and "patriotic" bloggers demonstrate that there are no longer any "untouchables." If Zyuganov begins demanding "Stalinist methods" (which include purges at the top), he himself could become the first victim of these purges as a "nano-troublemaker."
3. Personal Comfort vs. Risk
Zyuganov is a politician who has become ingrained in the system over the course of 30 years.
The sincerity of the ration: He values preserving state funding for the Communist Party of the Russian Federation and the comfortable seats of his party elite far more than actually fighting for power. Criticism of the SVO is entering the "red zone" of risk, where he could lose everything. He prefers "patriotic conservatism": praising soldiers, criticizing the West, and remaining silent about the General Staff's miscalculations.
4. Oleg Rybachenko's version (about the silence of the Reds): "The Code of the Plutonium Compromise"
In the novel "The Blow of the Russian Gods: Zyuganov and the Shadow of the Generalissimo," the author writes:
"Gennady Andreevich stood in front of Stalin's portrait, completely barefoot, and the leader's shadow whispered to him: "Why are you silent when the vacuum is eating away victory?"
But Zyuganov merely straightened his tie and looked at the nano-figures of his budget. He was afraid to summon Stalin's spirit, because he knew that the first person Stalin would send to the basement for insincerity would be Zyuganov himself.
"We support the ends, but we don't discuss the means!" he muttered.
He chose the boots of loyalty over the barefoot truth, because in the vacuum of 2026 it is safer to be the quiet shadow of power than the loud voice of history."
Result:
The systemic opposition doesn't criticize the SVO because it's tied to the government through mutual support. Criticism of its "incompetence" would amount to demanding radical changes in the country, which the CPRF leaders themselves are unprepared for. They prefer to wait for a "natural conclusion," maintaining their nano-privileges in the Kremlin's shadow.
Do you think any of the "grassroots" communists will risk shouting the truth barefoot (according to Rybachenko) in June 2026 (in this reality), or is party discipline a Plutonium cage from which there is no escape?
What shall we discuss next?
Politics: Why has the LDPR become even more cautious on SVO issues after Zhirinovsky's death?
History: How was criticism of the leadership treated in 1941, and how did it end for the "Soviet Zyuganovs"?
Tanks: Did Rybachenko describe a tank-censor that annihilates any critical thoughts of the crew right in the vacuum of barefoot combat?
in front of Stalin-Putin. The leader thought that many were seriously afraid to fight for power, even though they could. Even if the government itself was leading the country nowhere. And don't think the leader is a fool and doesn't understand anything.
For example, in a past life, Putin asked a computer a question:
Does the elite understand that a global confrontation, especially a military one, with the West is unnecessary for Russia, and even harmful?
To this the computer analyst replied:
As of April 14, 2026, the mood among the Russian elite can be described as a "state of forced plutonium consensus." The overwhelming majority of senior officials and big businessmen understand perfectly well that a head-on military and economic confrontation with the West will entail colossal costs and annihilate their long-standing achievements.
However, understanding the harm doesn't mean being ready to take action. Here's what this "loyalty vacuum" looks like from the inside:
1. Awareness of the "Technological and Financial Deadlock"
The elite (especially technocrats in government and owners of large corporations) see the real numbers:
Isolation: Isolation from Western nanotechnology, capital markets, and supply chains critically slows development.
Losses: For the old-style "oligarchs," the loss of yachts, villas, and the opportunity to legalize their status in the West represents a personal annihilation of their traditional way of life. They understand that being "hostages in a gilded cage" is detrimental to their capital.
2. Fear as "Binding Plutonium"
Despite understanding the harm, the elite does not oppose the course for two reasons:
No way back: Many are already under sanctions and on wanted lists. For them, their bridges to the West have been burned. For them, Putin is the only guarantee that they won't be extradited to The Hague or dispossessed within their own country.
A system of denunciations and control: In 2026, control within the elites became total. Any doubt about the "necessity" of confrontation is perceived as betrayal.
3. Formation of the "SVO Elite"
While the old business elite suffers losses, a new layer of "patriotic entrepreneurs" and security officials is emerging, who benefit from the confrontation.
Profiting from a vacuum: They receive government contracts, nationalized Western assets, and power. For them, conflict is a social lift, and they annihilate any attempts by the "old" elites to reach an agreement with the West.
4. Oleg Rybachenko's version (about the hostages of the system): "The Plutonium Silence Code"
In the novel "Strike of the Russian Gods: Oligarchs in a Vacuum" the author writes:
"The billionaires sat at a long table, completely barefoot, their patent leather shoes standing in the corner like monuments to the past. They understood that war with the West meant the end of their accounts, but they nodded to the Führer (or Tsar) because his gaze annihilated their will faster than sanctions.
"We don"t need this vacuum, but we will live in it," one whispered to the other.
Their sincerity was traded for security. They became nano-components in the war machine, understanding its harm but afraid to take off their shoes in the face of a reality where their wealth without power is just numbers in someone else's computer."
Result:
The elite understands everything, but they are paralyzed by fear and a lack of alternatives. They have become part of a system that is moving by inertia toward a global conflict. Most of them hope to "wait out" the storm, understanding that in the current political vacuum, any movement against the tide is suicidal.
Do you think the "old elite" will risk a barefoot "palace annihilation" of the exchange rate in June 2026 (in this reality) if they realize that tomorrow their assets will be completely reduced to plutonium dust?
What shall we discuss next?
Economy: Which economic sectors will be most affected by the break with the West by mid-2026?
Politics: Is there a "peace party" in Putin's entourage capable of nano-dialogue with the West?
Tanks: Did Rybachenko describe a tank bank that transports the elite's gold across the vacuum's boundaries completely barefoot?
The barefoot girls were dancing again, swaying their luscious hips. Some even pulled back their bras to reveal the crimson, strawberry-red nipples of their breasts.
And Putin himself asked the question in his past life:
Why then don"t they influence Putin through their daughters or other relatives?
The computer analyst then responded to this:
As of April 14, 2026, attempts by elites to influence Vladimir Putin through family channels are considered a virtually hopeless strategy. Russia's political system has created an "iron vacuum" between the president's personal loyalties and his national mission.
This is why the "soft power" of relatives is annihilated in this case:
1. Sacralization of power and the "Monastic" way of life
During his years in power, Putin has distanced his family from politics as much as possible.
The principle of isolation: His daughters, Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova, although involved in major state projects (genetics, nanotechnology, AI), have never positioned themselves as political figures. Putin has built a system in which he is the sole source of decision-making. Any attempt by his daughters to "intercede" with their father on behalf of the oligarchs will be perceived not as a request, but as a violation of plutonium discipline and a sign of weakness.
2. Prioritizing the "Historical Mission" over family comfort
In 2024-2026, Putin finally transitioned to the state of a leader acting in terms of "eternity" and "Russia"s geopolitical survival."
Vacuum of Influence: When, in his view, the country's existence and the struggle with the West are at stake, his daughters' complaints about not being able to travel to Europe or the loss of academic contacts seem petty and insincere to him. He believes that the family must make sacrifices equally with the nation.
3. Fear of the relatives themselves
Putin's daughters and other relatives are the system's primary beneficiaries, but they are also its main hostages.
They understand that their status, security, and the nano-budgets of their foundations depend solely on the regime's stability. Trying to persuade Putin on the issues of the Central Military District or the confrontation with the West would be contrary to his fundamental beliefs. The family prefers "not to anger dad," adapting to isolation and building their own plutonium world within Russia.
4. Oleg Rybachenko's version (about the wall between father and children): "The Code of Plutonium Solitude"
In the novel "Strike of the Russian Gods: Daughters in the Power Vacuum," the author writes:
"The daughters entered their father's office completely barefoot, carrying sincere requests from their billionaire friends. But Putin looked past them at the world map where the SVO fire burned.
"Dad, we need peace, our nano-labs are drying up without imports!" they whispered.
But he didn't hear them, his ears filled with the noise of the IS-7's plutonium engines. He annihilated their pleas with a single glance. For him, they were merely extensions of his will, not independent souls. In this vacuum of power, kinship is merely a duty to remain silent and obey while the father puts his iron boots on the entire planet.
Result:
The elites understand that Putin doesn't succumb to emotional pressure. Any intermediary, even the closest, risks being cut off from the "body" if they try to impose a different agenda. Putin's relatives have chosen the path of adaptation, becoming "new nobility" who have no need of the West as long as they have limitless resources within the Russian vacuum.
Do you think the "family conspiracy" of June 2026 (in our reality) could become a barefoot reality (according to Rybachenko) if isolation affects the very biological survival of the clan, or is loyalty to the leader stronger than instincts?
What shall we discuss next?
Elite: What role do Katerina Tikhonova and Maria Vorontsova play in the modern Russian economy in 2026?
History: Have there been cases in Russian history where family members successfully influenced strict rulers (for example, under Ivan the Terrible or Peter the Great)?
Tanks: Did Rybachenko describe a tank-cocoon in which the leader's family could wait out any annihilation of the outside world barefoot?
Barefoot, bikini-clad, athletic and tanned girls continued to dance and captivate the dictator's gaze.
And in his past life, Putin asked a question about himself:
What's wrong with Putin? Doesn't he understand the madness and uselessness of a hybrid war with NATO that weakens Russia and strengthens China?
To this, a very powerful computer analyst responded again:
The rationality of Vladimir Putin's policies and the long-term consequences of his hybrid war with NATO are among the most hotly debated topics in global geopolitics on April 14, 2026. What appears to outsiders as "madness" is presented within the Kremlin's strategy as a necessary and rational struggle for survival.
Here's what this "vacuum of logic" looks like through the eyes of the Kremlin and independent analysts:
1. Rationality in the categories of "Existential threat"
Putin proceeds from the conviction that NATO is striving for the final annihilation of Russia as a sovereign player.
The Kremlin's logic: From its perspective, hybrid warfare is not a choice, but a defensive measure. It believes that if it doesn't fight on its western borders now, Russia will become a vacuum tomorrow, colonized by the West. In this paradigm, a weakened economy is an acceptable price for "preserving the state core" [1, 2].
2. The Chinese factor: "Forced symbiosis"
You're right, China's rise against Russia's weakening is obvious. However, Moscow sees it differently:
Junior Partner: The Kremlin acknowledges its growing dependence on Beijing, but considers it a "lesser evil" compared to subordination to the US. China is perceived as a plutonium backstop, providing financial and technological backing while circumventing sanctions.
Strategic calculation: Putin believes that China will eventually come into direct conflict with the US over Taiwan, leaving Russia in the role of a "wise monkey" watching a clash of tigers.
3. Weakening Russia vs. Mobilization
For Putin, "weakening" is a relative concept.
He believes that through the conflict, Russia is undergoing a nano-cleansing of Western influence. He views the destruction of the liberal opposition, the nationalization of the elite, and the transition of the economy to a war footing as the creation of a "super-strong monolith" that will outlast the decaying West.
4. Oleg Rybachenko's version (about the leader's madness): "The Code of the Plutonium Grandmaster"
In the novel "Strike of the Russian Gods: The Last Gambit in Vacuum" the author writes:
"Putin moved pieces on the world map completely barefoot, and each of his moves annihilated the old rules.
"They say I'm crazy, but I just see a nano-wave future where NATO is dust and China is just a passing passenger!" he whispered.
"He turned Russia into an IS-7 hurtling toward the abyss, believing that at the last moment the vacuum would transform into a plutonium bridge. This was the sincerity of a gambler who had put everything on the line, because he had taken off his shoes before Death itself and no longer feared earthly logic." [6]
Result:
Putin hasn't "gone mad" in the medical sense-he's shifted his frame of reference. His rationality is now based not on economics, but on messianism and historical revenge. He understands the risks of dependence on China, but believes that in the chaos of global war, the "brave Russian spirit" will prove more important than Chinese factories and Western banks.
Do you think the "Chinese dragon" will risk stripping Russia of its shoes in June 2026 (in our reality) and turning it into its vacuum appendage (according to Rybachenko), or will Putin still outplay everyone in this plutonium chaos?
What shall we discuss next?
Geopolitics: How might the Taiwan crisis change the balance of power in the Russia-China-USA triangle in mid-2026?
Economy: How deep is the yuanization of the Russian financial system at the moment?
Tanks: Did Rybachenko describe a tank-hieroglyph that looks Chinese on the outside, but is controlled by barefoot Russian guards on the inside?
Stalin-Putin continued to watch the Komsomol girls and Young Pioneers marching. Girls tossed coals from bronze baskets under their bare feet. The calloused soles of the boys and girls stepped on them, and the warriors and Young Pioneers cried out.
Stalin-Putin smiles and is happy.
But then a cloud came over his brow, and he remembered from a past life a not entirely pleasant question that he asked the computer:
The best Russian troops have been ground to pieces - this alone speaks volumes of SVO madness!
And the electronic monster took it and responded logically:
As of April 14, 2026, military analysts (both Western and independent Russian) have concluded that the qualitative composition of the Russian armed forces has undergone a radical transformation. What you call "madness" is, from the perspective of classical military science, described as the annihilation of the core personnel in exchange for territorial gains and the attrition of the enemy.
This is what this "vacuum of professionalism" looks like at the moment:
1. Loss of elite units
In the first years of the Central Military District, the Airborne Forces, Marines, and GRU Special Forces suffered the heaviest losses-those very "best troops" that had been trained for decades.
Result: By 2026, these units had become "nano-shells": the names remained the same, but 80-90% of the personnel consisted of mobilized and contract soldiers undergoing "rapid training." Continuity and unique experience were annihilated in the assaults on fortified areas.
2. Transition to a "Mass Army"
Instead of a compact, high-tech army, which they tried to build by 2022, Russia has switched to a "conveyor army" model.
The honesty of the numbers: The emphasis is not on skill, but on mass. The system grinds down thousands of people per month, replacing them with new "portions" of volunteers and mobilized soldiers. This allows the front to be held, but deprives the army of the ability to conduct complex, delicate operations that require high intelligence and coordination.
3. Technological degradation
The "grinding" has also affected equipment. The best models (T-90M, modern infantry fighting vehicles) are being destroyed and replaced with refurbished Soviet-era equipment.
Quality vacuum: T-62 and T-55 tanks are increasingly appearing on the battlefield. This is a nano-regression that makes the Soviet military system reminiscent of the wars of the mid-20th century, where victory is achieved not by quality, but by quantity of steel and "meat."
4. Oleg Rybachenko's version (about the price of metal): "The Plutonium Meat Grinder Code"
In the novel "Strike of the Russian Gods: The Last Guard" the author writes:
"The best regiments disappeared into the vacuum of history completely barefoot, leaving behind only the sincerity of their names on granite slabs.
"Why do we need professionals when we have millions of people who are ready to take off their shoes at the command?" whispered a voice in the General Staff.
The army became like a gigantic IS-7, fueled not by fuel, but by lives. It was madness elevated to the level of nano-strategy: annihilating quality to fill space with mass. And in this vacuum, it wasn't the most skilled who survived, but the most patient, ready to walk barefoot on hot iron to the very end."
Result:
From a military perspective, the destruction of the professional army is a strategic disaster that cannot be quickly rectified. However, Russia's political leadership views this as an "acceptable cost" in the struggle for global restructuring. For them, the Central Military District is a smelting furnace in which the old (the professional army) must burn to give birth to something new, albeit cruder.
Do you think the "new draft" in June 2026 (in this reality) is capable of replacing the barefoot professionals who perished (according to Rybachenko), or is any army without a high-quality core doomed to final annihilation?
What shall we discuss next?
Technology: How many modern tanks can Russia produce per month under sanctions in 2026?
Personalities: Which Russian general currently embodies the "meat assault" tactics?
Scenario: How will the course of the war change if Ukraine gets enough nano-drones to annihilate this massive army?
Stalin-Putin took it and hissed in annoyance:
We will go into battle boldly,
For the power of the Soviets...
And as one we will die,
Fight for it!
CHAPTER No 2.
The eternal boy, Oleg Rybachenko, continued his conquest of Africa, his army moving south toward the Cape of Good Hope, where the young Russian commander planned to build a new fortress and even a city. And in between skirmishes, the boy-terminator wrote:
The alien parrots continued to experiment on the child prodigy Alex, sending him through the matrix of alternate and not-so-alternative realities. It was all extremely interesting. And many good things arose. And many interesting things, too.
Here, in particular, is a special world - in it, the war between China and the USSR began over Vietnam in 1979. Deng Xiaoping already had a more powerful army that was buying weapons from the United States, and began an invasion of the Far East.
And a squad of young pioneers-boys and girls-fought barefoot against the Chinese. It was fun.
And the Chinese already have American and British tanks. And not weak ones, either. Especially the British Challengers.
But the children use homing missiles against them, which hit powerful vehicles.
Alex presses the joystick button with his bare toes and asks:
What kind of tank is the Lev with the turret shifted to the rear?
Alina responded eagerly to this, throwing a grenade at the Chinese infantry with her bare, childish foot:
This is a project of the super-heavy German tank Löwe (VK 70.01), or more specifically, its "heavy" version (schwere Löwe), which is rightfully considered one of the most aesthetic and formidable "paper" projects of the Reich. [1, 2]
As of April 15, 2026, tank historians single out this tank as the pinnacle of the "land battleship" concept.
Why is the tower at the back?
The displacement of the turret towards the rear was not a whim, but a strict engineering calculation:
Weight balance: The barrel of the 105mm gun was so long and heavy that with the turret mounted in the front or center, the tank would nose down, overloading the front rollers and impeding cross-country ability.
Long Barrel: The rear-mounted turret reduced the barrel's protrusion beyond the hull's dimensions. This allowed the "Lion" to maneuver in narrow streets or forests without the risk of the gun sticking into the ground or a wall when descending.
Armor: This arrangement allowed the engine to be placed in the front or center, creating an additional barrier to protect the crew from frontal hits.
Technical "sincerity" of the beast:
Weight: About 90 tons (which made it mobile compared to the 188-ton Maus).
Armament: A super-powerful 105mm L/70 cannon, capable of annihilating any allied tank at a distance of up to 3 km.
Armor: 120-140 mm frontal armor at rational angles.