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“Sometimes there are historical moments when a country's course could be turned one way or the other, when fate can be escaped.”

Vladimir Voinovich

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“-Little girl whom do you love more, mama or papa? -Stalin!”

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You, of Canada, are building a magnificent record of achievement. My country rejoices in it.

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