Word: elistratov
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Then Major Hartel approached, asked the Russians to follow the truck to the Soviet zone border at Enns Bridge, about 80 miles away. When the Russian driver, Sergeant Vasily Elistratov, refused to start the Russians' big black Mercedes, G.I.s dragged him from the driver's seat. A U.S. lieutenant took the wheel and drove the Russians to the border. When they arrived, one of the escorting Americans shook hands with Elistratov, remarked: "I'm sorry it had to happen this way." Said Sergeant Elistratov, with tears in his eyes, before he crossed into the Red zone...