In the winter of 1942, a Soviet plane crashed in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. Seven people survived the initial impact, but found themselves stranded in an unforgiving landscape with sub-zero temperatures, scarce provisions and the constant threat of death. This is the story of Anna Gureyeva, a mother who bravely fought for her life and that of her son, facing unthinkable choices in her struggle for survival. Join us as we explore her harrowing account, based on her own diary, and discover how this extraordinary experience marked her forever.

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