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“The Finns also have a bent for drink, even though there is no wine here whatsoever, except for illicit tavern keeping, which is harshly suppressed. But, all the way to St. Petersburg, the Finn will drink himself into forgetfulness, lose his money, horse, bridle, and return home poorer than a church rat.”

Quote by Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin

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Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin
Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin

Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin was a Russian poet, born on January 27, 1826, and died on May 10, 1889. His poetry is known for its profound social criticism and depiction of rural life in Russia. more

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