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Of the classic Russian writers and poets, who are most famous in Russia?
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Who is prettier megan fox or irina shayk?
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How cold is the Arctic Ocean and the Lomonosov Ridge?
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What factors determined whether a person was sent to Soviet gulag?
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Why are performances of Rimsky-Korsakov’s pieces in different tempos?
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Which bottled Russian bread kvas is the best?
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