MOSCOW Russian soldier has pulled out all the stops to propose to his girlfriend, with his fellow officers manoeuvring 16 tanks to surround the couple in a heart shape. The high-octane romantic stunt was filmed in a video published by the defence ministry on Friday, ValentineĀ“s Day. As snow fell, the T-72B3 tanks rolled into position on the Alabino training ground outside Moscow. Lieutenant Denis Kazantsev led his longterm partner Alexandra Kopytova into the centre as she held her hands over her eyes, the defence ministryĀ“s TV channel Zvezda reported. Kazantsev, a platoon commander, went down on bended knee, holding a bunch of red roses. āWeĀ“ve been together a very long time. WeĀ“ve stood the test of time and distance. Marry me!ā he said as his girlfriend nodded silently. He then put a ring on her finger. āI still donĀ“t understand whatĀ“s going on,ā Kopytova told a television reporter at the scene. āItĀ“s very unexpected.ā The tanks used for the romantic manoeuvre also take part in the annual Victory Parade on Red Square, Zvezda.āAFP