Soviet parachutes with retro rockets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uGfOppQD_g

Neat looking.  I'd be curious how the landing actually goes.  I know that the Soviets were almost obsessed with airborne stuff back in the 30's and early 40's.  The rumor, (probably true), is that attempts were made for manned tanks to even be air-dropped.  It didn't work...