Chapter 5, Abstract Painters

This trainee is the head of agents who has never received a day of training, Yuri Yefimovich Shcherlov, the director of the KGB Military Administration. Shcherlov came here simply to learn the most practical sketching techniques used by agents in drawing, as sketching, being a style close to reality, is often employed in criminal investigations and espionage activities

Hello, comrades, I am Shelov, the Director of the Third Main Directorate of the KGB!" Shelov briefly introduced himself to dispel any hostility from the other party. Instinctively, no one wishes to engage with law enforcement for an extended period, especially considering the notorious reputation of the KGB's predecessor, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in this regard

The Moscow State Surikov Academy of Arts, formerly known as the Surikov Academy of Arts, was transformed into a national university in 1948. Starting from mid-December, there was an unusually older student among the attendees. While older students are not a novelty here, this particular student appeared to be extraordinary, always accompanied by two women who followed closely, as if guarding something.

This is the Main Administration for Military Affairs. Even if you make mistakes, they fall under the jurisdiction of the Foreign Intelligence Service and the Domestic Counterintelligence Service. Shelov chuckled as he introduced the functions of each bureau. For the average person, the internal division of functions within the KGB is not something to be inquired about. I have brought two comrades here because I hope that both of you can assist me with a task. Comrade Kuznetsov's achievements in the decathlon are worthy of emulation by all Soviet citizens, and Comrade Medvedev's accomplishments in wrestling are equally commendable. Therefore, I hope you can share your training methods as a reference for our KGB training personnel.

The confrontation between the soldier king and the world champion is highly marketable. Xieluo hopes that the internal security forces will not lose too badly. If any member of the special forces can easily defeat the world champion, countries would have long sent their military to participate in the Olympics. Indeed, among the Soviet Olympic athletes, a considerable number were military personnel.

To create a sense of three-dimensionality of a solid on a flat surface, certain sketching skills are required. For instance, Shelov, who is sitting in the last row, holds a simple pencil in his hand, which moves with a fluid grace. In the spacious classroom, only the sound of Sasha can be heard, which is the noise of the pencil rubbing against the paper.

This statement was strongly agreed upon by Medvedev, who, despite being only 21 years old, said, "If both comrades have the time, I welcome you to come to our training ground for training. I will select a group of the most elite internal troops to compete with you in competitive sports. I wonder if both comrades will accept the challenge..."

This statement caused Shelov's expression to instantly fall. The Soviet Union was not without masters of abstraction, such as Wassily Kandinsky and Kazimir Malevich. However, receiving such an evaluation while sketching feels somewhat insulting.

Sheloff certainly cannot claim that there is something wrong with his body. These two individuals can be considered Sheloff's true peers, rather than those other directors who are ten years his senior. Sheloff himself focused his attention on the twenty-one-year-old Medvedev. If it were not for the emergence of the unparalleled Alexander Karelin in the Soviet Union later on, who became a character prototype for Street Fighter and gained worldwide recognition, Medvedev's fame would have been even greater, as classical wrestling is a traditional sport in the Soviet Union.

Wrestling champion Alexander Medved, now known as Medved, has long been the national champion of classical wrestling in the Soviet Union and the European champion, with a strong possibility of becoming the world champion in the next Olympic Games. As for Kuznetsov, his current fame surpasses that of Medved; Kuznetsov, who has continuously broken world records, is considered a benchmark among Soviet athletes. It can be said that both of them are much more well-known than Shelov.

Soon, everyone had completed their work and was waiting for inspection. "How is it?" asked Sherlov, mischievously raising his eyebrows.

If the body shows signs of degeneration, the most direct means is to exercise to prevent further decline! Kuznetsov clenched his fist and said, "We cannot stop ourselves from aging, but a strong body can slow down this trend..."

After sending off two national treasure-level athletes, Xie Luofu wrote down the training methods discussed by the two individuals and called in Lukani, instructing, "Notify Jiazina to find two ruthless instructors, select a group of advanced soldiers from the Internal Affairs Corps, and I want to see how great the difference is between strictly trained soldiers and world champions..."

Oh, who is it! Sherlock's spirits were not high; if it weren't for his relatively good willpower, he would have long been tired of this current state of life. At work, he had to be careful not to reveal any flaws, and at home, he had to keep others happy, leaving himself as the only one who was unhappy

"Sometimes I can't control my body? Isn't this a reaction to a cerebral hemorrhage?" Kuznetsov said in astonishment, and this statement made Shelkov feel extremely embarrassed. If someone like him could suffer from a cerebral thrombosis, it would truly be against all reason, and moreover, the examination results did not indicate a cerebral thrombosis!

Hello, Comrade Shcherbov! It seems that we have no faults other than training, and it should not be related to the work of the KGB! Kuznetsov's body proportions are relatively slender among Soviets, which is even more apparent when compared to the wrestling champion next to him

Comrade Kuznetsov, the world champion in the decathlon, and our national wrestling champion, Comrade Alexander Medved, have both achieved unparalleled success in their respective fields. If the director has any questions regarding physical training, they will surely be answered. Seeing the dejected Shelov, Isymotne's voice softened considerably

This is certainly not a problem! Kuznetsov and Medvedev exchanged glances and simultaneously stated, "Competitive sports, no retreat!" Both individuals agreed without hesitation when faced with the challenge

After waking up in the Soviet Union, Shelov had been in a state of merely talking, while others did the bleeding and sweating. Now, in order to restore his body to normal, it is time to put in the hard work

This ? has been secretly glancing at Sheloff from behind, and the two women, Isimotni and Lukani, exchanged a glance, unsure of how to comment, "It has an abstract feel!"

If it is a subtle issue, I suggest that this person learn to paint! When painting, a very proper attitude is required, and the hand holding the brush can help train fine control! Medvedev said very seriously, "Sometimes I also go to the countryside to sketch, and after training, it becomes much easier to calm myself down!"

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union could be considered a sports powerhouse from any perspective, dominating most Olympic Games and often outperforming the United States. Some attribute this success to the national sports system, but Shelov scoffs at this view. What is wrong with having strong individuals compete in weightlifting and tall individuals in running? If one can link this to systemic issues, then Shelov can only say that those who make such claims have a problem with their reasoning. Shelov scoffs at this view. What is wrong with having strong individuals compete in weightlifting and tall individuals in running? If one can link this to systemic issues, then Shelov can only say that those who make such claims have a problem with their reasoning.