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Russian Soldier Wins Girl Over With Tanks on Valentine’s Day

This Valentine's day, a Russian Lieutenant opted for an interesting marriage proposal to his beloved. With the help of two tank companies, he set up 16 tanks in the formation of a heart at a military test site outside Moscow. His sweetheart said yes to the proposal.

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