The Russian Brony

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Location: Yakutsk, Sakha Republic, Russian Federation

Joined Jan 29, 2012 at 08:15PM EST


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About

I think I’ve been here long enough to fill this in.

My name is Dmitry, and I have had quite the past couple of years. I was a Tank Commander in the Russian military 19th Motor Rifle Division of the 58th Army, Southern military district. When the Second Chechen war flared up I was called into service along with the rest of my crew.

Chechnya changed me in a lot of ways, some good and some bad. For the first 6 months things we’re easy for us tankers, the Air Force had bombed the Chechens into hiding with their fighters and ballistic missiles so we we’re reduced to hunting insurgents along the mountain paths.

Some of the soldiers acted like devils. They drank, murdered, pillaged and raped all before them as acts of revenge against the Chechens I suppose.

One day while out patroling our band of 100 men gets ambushed by around 30 Chechens, they inflicted heavy casualties upon our groups, 15 people to be exact.

Many of those people were good friends. I cried and cried and cried until I simply didn’t have the strength to shed tears anymore. So when we got an assignment to shell the village they came from the next morning, my guns never ran silent.

After the heavy combat of the war ended I “retired” so to speak to my current home of Yakutsk. I make a nice amount of money between the combination of my work as a mechanic on heavy equipment, my military pension and good investments.

I did have a wife, but sadly she passed away on October 23, 2009 due to Cancer and left me a single father with a 1 year old daughter. I believe I’ve done my best to raise my child in teaching her to always be courteous (within reason), appreciate the small things in life, and do not let one negative Nancy ruin your day.

My daughter is mostly responsible for getting me into MLP. She is a large fan of the series and toys and I admittedly realized how wonderful of a series it was before even knowing of the Brony sensation. While looking for episodes on the internet for her I learned of the whole fandom and it’s sometimes odd and quirky members who day after day churn out wonderful art, stories and merchandise for others of their kind.

You can believe what you want about what I have wrote but you can be damn well sure that My Little Pony has had a positive impact on me in the past couple of months and taken away a lot of the dread that was hanging on my shoulders.

Every weekend me and Svetlana crowd the couch to catch the latest episode My Little Pony: Дружба – это чудо as it is called here in Russia (I prefer the English version but don’t tell her that!) And while I sit there with my only blood relative left in the country I truly believe that friendship is genuinely, magic.


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brochris

Oct 25, 2012 at 10:31PM EDT0

You have my total respect comrade. Greetings to your friends in The all mighty Russia and to your little sunshine.

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Oct 06, 2012 at 04:12PM EDT0

You have my uttermost respect.
and so do all the commenters who haven’t been brainwashed by all of the Call of Duty bullshit about EVIIIL russians, who are really, just like us.
Please accept my humble follow.

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Jul 04, 2012 at 12:38PM EDT0

Hpaay ’merica day!

Time to get drunk, eat extra poorly, and blow shit up just for fun. All in the name of ’merica!

(to make things clear, this is only celebrated in america right?)

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May 31, 2012 at 07:24PM EDT+4

I saw this today and it made me think of you:

References are to “CC Red Alert” if you missed em’

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May 29, 2012 at 12:50PM EDT+3

Okay, I thought I would ask just to be safe. But your life story has brought tears to my eyes. Never have I read such a touching tale as yours. Afterwards when reading it, this played (best one I could find):

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May 28, 2012 at 10:37PM EDT+2

I want to post a YT clip as a reaction to your About section, but it is mainly the ending of the Soviet National Anthem. I was worried that if I posted it, that it might be somewhat offensive. Is it alright that i post it? Again your About is indeed a way to introduce oneself to others. I salute you, internet comrade.

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May 25, 2012 at 02:13PM EDT+2

Did it ever occur to you that English speakers will hear “Pony” when they hear Russian word for “understand”?

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May 22, 2012 at 01:13AM EDT+4


But hey, let me know next time your in Pittsburgh! We’d be happy to have you at one of our meetings!

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May 20, 2012 at 01:57AM EDT+4

HolyshitHolyshitHolyshitHolyshitHolyshitHolyshitHolyshit\

You’re in Pittsburgh?
You should totally come to the next CMU Bronies meetup! If you’re free next Saturday, Icordially invite you and any other bronies to come watch episodes, draw giant chalk drawings, and have fun!

Let me know if you’re interested!

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May 13, 2012 at 12:55AM EDT+3

Happy belated birthday, Russian Brony. I don’t usually go comment on other people’s wall, but to be fair you’re one the persons I’ve respect the most on this site. I mean, just to look at your history and how My little pony affected your life… man you’ve gotta to respect that.

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May 11, 2012 at 06:25AM EDT+5

Happy Birthday Dmitry. I don’t think I can convey the kind of admiration and respect I have for people such as yourself. You and your girl have a wonderful time.

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May 10, 2012 at 08:33AM EDT+6

I can’t begin to describe how great you and your daughter are.

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May 09, 2012 at 03:01PM EDT+5

The fact that your daughter stood up to the bully shows that she has more guts than most men, and I respect her for that. You should let her know that you’re proud she stood up to the bully but that there are better ways to do so. At least that’s my take on the situation. I hope that’s helpful.

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May 04, 2012 at 04:12PM EDT+5

>Me when I finished reading your bio:

I’m so very sorry for what happened. But let’s not dwell on the past. I like you, let’s be friends! Have some ponies!

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Apr 30, 2012 at 12:21AM EDT+5

Dat story

I know I shouldn’t believe everything I read on the internet, but that was far too sincere to be made up. I wish you all the best and know that you have my unconditional friendship.
And my bow.
And My axe!

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Apr 17, 2012 at 07:27PM EDT+4

Thanks for following me. My sincerest condolences for your losses in your lifetime. Chechyna was hard on a lot of people. As for me, my grandfather was a Vietnam veteran ( served in the Special Forces and sustained three wounds throughout the war and earned two Purple Hearts), and my father was an attack helicopter throughout the ‘90s. and the 00’s, and Served two tours in Afghanistan, and no wounds (thank god). But I did lose some family friends to the war. Nothing compared to your experience, though.
Though I may not be native-Russian myself, I still find that country one of the most proudest and greatest nations on earth. I am incredibly interested, out of all things, in Russian aircraft. Everything about it is just fascinating.
Well, as you can probably tell, I’m not the oldest member here, but I am still a formidable force, not to brag.

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