Literature
Crimson Dawn - Echoes of the Past
Date: January 24th, 2025 Location: Novosibirsk, New Russian SFSR, New USSR Rik Latyeskov exited the car when it stopped in front of the familiar house of Helios Kalugin, the old war veteran that saved him and his squad during the 2nd Civil War from Reich forces nearly four years prior. Hearing that Kalugin’s health was slowly declining, Latyeskov decided to pay him regular visits every week out of respect for the old man, even though the office of Premier made Latyeskov incredibly busy. In a way, Latyeskov eventually viewed Kalugin as a third grandfather to him. Braving the cold wintery Siberian night in his ushanka, overcoat and uniform, Latyeskov walked up to the door of Kalugin’s house to knock on it three times. A few seconds later, Kalugin opened the door slowly, looked up and smiled at Latyeskov. “Comrade Latyeskov, so good to see you, friend!” the old man gleefully said as he opened the door to beckon him inside his home. “Likewise, Comrade Kalugin,” Latyeskov replied as he