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The '''Kazotsky Kick''' is an [[Taunts#Action taunts|Action taunt]] for [[Classes|all classes]].
 
The '''Kazotsky Kick''' is an [[Taunts#Action taunts|Action taunt]] for [[Classes|all classes]].
  
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When the player activates the taunt, they will begin performing a traditional Ukrainian "[[w:en:Hopak|Hopak]]" dance. The dance they perform will vary depending on what class is dancing. While in the taunt, the player can remain still, or move freely in any direction.
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When the player activates the taunt, they will begin performing a traditional Ukrainian "Hopak" dance set to [[Media:Cossack_sandvich.wav|a fast-paced folk tune]]. The dance they perform will vary depending on what class is dancing. Please refer to the [[Template:Taunt_Nav|individual class taunt pages]] for a description.
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While in the taunt, the player can remain still, or move freely in any direction.
  
 
Similar to the [[Conga]], any other player (including bots) can join in regardless of team or if they own the taunt.
 
Similar to the [[Conga]], any other player (including bots) can join in regardless of team or if they own the taunt.
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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*The name of this taunt is a play on the word Kazatsky, which is a name for a Ukrainian dance known as the ''Hopac''. Another name for this dance is the "Cossack Dance", a term which is commonly misused to describe the type of Russian folk dance this taunt is parodying.
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*The name of this taunt is a play on the word Kazatsky, which is a name for a Ukrainian dance known as the "[[w:en:Hopak|Hopak]]". Another name for this dance is the "Cossack Dance", a term which is commonly misused to describe the type of Russian folk dance this taunt is parodying.
 
*The kicking move featured in this taunt is called ''prisyadka'' in Russian, which translates roughly to "knee-bending".
 
*The kicking move featured in this taunt is called ''prisyadka'' in Russian, which translates roughly to "knee-bending".
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*The Kazotsky Kick was an [[Unused content#Taunts|unused taunt]] titled "Taunt_Russian", which has been in the game files since [[Scream Fortress 2013]].
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*The Kazotsky Kick had been included in the game files since [[Scream Fortress 2013]] as an [[Unused content#Taunts|unused taunt]] for the Heavy titled "Taunt_Russian". Animations for the rest of the classes were prematurely teased in January 2015.
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**The [[Heavy]], [[Soldier]] and [[Sniper]] variations of the Kazotsky kick are the only ones that were modified when it was made an official taunt (the Heavy Does the Splits, the Sniper claps & cracks his knuckles, and the Soldier salutes). All other class variants remain unchanged.
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* This music is labeled in the files as "Cossack Sandvich". A longer version is included in the soundtrack as [[Soldier of Dance (Soundtrack)|"Soldier of Dance"]]
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**As well, the taunt was originally only for the Heavy, but has since then been made all-class.
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**A variation of the song was first heard in the [[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]] map {{code|de_train}}, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PXSIgFUqmA coming from a small radio] in a cafe upstairs to the right of the Terrorist team's spawn area. However, it differs from the Team Fortress 2 version with a slower tempo, fewer instruments, and no vocal chanting.
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* This music ([[Soldier of Dance (Soundtrack)|Soldier of Dance]]) was first heard in the [[Counter-Strike: Global Offensive]] map {{code|de_train}}, coming from a small radio in a cafe upstairs to the right of the Terrorist team's spawn area. It differs from the Team Fortress 2 version in that it is at a slower tempo, and has fewer instruments and no vocal chanting. Due to coming from a radio, it is muffled and has a narrower range of treble and bass.
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==

Revision as of 18:53, 21 December 2015

“
When you think of the Soviet Union, you think of one thing: the freedom to laugh and love and sing and dance!
— Gun Mettle Update Page - Kazotsky Kick Blurb
 ”

The Kazotsky Kick is an Action taunt for all classes.

When the player activates the taunt, they will begin performing a traditional Ukrainian "Hopak" dance set to a fast-paced folk tune. The dance they perform will vary depending on what class is dancing. Please refer to the individual class taunt pages for a description.

While in the taunt, the player can remain still, or move freely in any direction.

Similar to the Conga, any other player (including bots) can join in regardless of team or if they own the taunt.

Video

Update history

July 2, 2015 Patch (Gun Mettle Update)

  • The Kazotsky Kick was added to the game.

November 3, 2015 Patch

  • Updated taunts to prevent movement during the pre-round period when players are frozen

Trivia

  • The name of this taunt is a play on the word Kazatsky, which is a name for a Ukrainian dance known as the "Hopak". Another name for this dance is the "Cossack Dance", a term which is commonly misused to describe the type of Russian folk dance this taunt is parodying.
  • The kicking move featured in this taunt is called prisyadka in Russian, which translates roughly to "knee-bending".
  • The Kazotsky Kick had been included in the game files since Scream Fortress 2013 as an unused taunt for the Heavy titled "Taunt_Russian". Animations for the rest of the classes were prematurely teased in January 2015.
  • This music is labeled in the files as "Cossack Sandvich". A longer version is included in the soundtrack as "Soldier of Dance"
    • A variation of the song was first heard in the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive map de_train, coming from a small radio in a cafe upstairs to the right of the Terrorist team's spawn area. However, it differs from the Team Fortress 2 version with a slower tempo, fewer instruments, and no vocal chanting.

Gallery

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