Batyanya

Major Andrei Lavrov, or Batyánya () is a fictional character in russian action/adventure fiction series.
He's a fictional character, created by russian novelist Sergei Zverev.
Fictional character biography
Andrei Lavrov was born in late 60th (according to the period described in the novels, though his birthdate never been defined). He, probably, had been graduated from Ryazan Airborne Military Command School in early 1990th and then taken part in Chechen War and in other conflicts arised around after the Collapse of the USSR.
Story beginning, depicting him as experinced Spetsnaz Battalion Commander. He'd been described as middle-aged, middle stature, sturdy man, with determined chin and clear eyes.
However, he never tolerated bootlickers or careerists, and never whimpered about his life, his military duty, allways reffering to his Enlistment Oath, which states that all hardships must be endeavored.
In addition, he fluently speaks English, German and Tajik languages.
===The meaning of "Batyanya"===
Batyánya is a form of russian word Bátya (smth. between "Daddy" and "Father"), usually about battalion or detachment commander. An extremely popular song was recorded by LYUBEH in 1996: "Kombát-Batyánya" (english: Battalion Commander - Daddy).
Episodes
* Batyánya. Orders are undisputed (2005)
* Batyánya. Hit Back (2005)
* Just cause we are stronger! (2009)
* Desantura vs. marines (2009)
* Border is locked up (2009)
Catchphrases
* "Smooth desántnik must have shooting and jumping skills, and always be ready for everything. Everything else is 'Dancing'"
* "Remember, Soldiers, that mini-shovel is a third instrument, after the Kalashnikov and parachute."
 
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