"Soldiers of the Russian Federation! One week ago, a terrible, unforgivable atrocity was committed against our nation, and against our people! One week ago, a group of terrorists attacked Zakhaev International Airport in the heart of Moscow. Hundreds of civilians, and dozens of FSB personnel were killed, in a cowardly and vicious gesture by the enemies of the Motherland. But these were not just any terrorists, my friends. They were trained soldiers, sent by a nation we thought was an ally! These men, these cowards, were Americans! Yes, brave soldiers, these villains who murdered so many of our people were sent by the United States, in a vain and foolhardy attempt to weaken our unity and resolve, to express their imperialist discontent with our self-determination! In light of this new information, President Sokolov, in conjunction with the Duma and Federation Council, has raised the military to primary alert, and has ordered all soldiers of the Motherland to be ready for whatever may come! Steel yourself, my brothers in arms, for on this day, we go to war!"
Near the back of the crowd of soldiers, First Sergeant Sergei Murasyev fumed silently, remembering that terrible day. The Federal Bureau of Security regrets to inform you that your brother, Lieutenant Fedor Murasyev of the Third Tactical Detatchment, was killed in the line of duty while on assignment in Moscow. The Bureau, along with the President of the Federation, extend their deepest sympathies to you and your family in this difficult time. "Those miserable American dogs..." he muttered to himself. It was bad enough that Fedor was killed, but to die at the hands of the United States? One of his men, Private Bogdanov, turned to him. "Sergeant, when are we going to Washington?" So young, so green. Already thinking about the final victory. "I don't know, Private, but when we get there, we're going to burn it down."
This is an excerpt from what I hope will eventually turn into a full and proper storyline concerning the experiences of Sgt. Murasyev and his fellow Russian Army soldiers. This is my first story to be uploaded to this site, and I would greatly appreciate any feedback or commentary.