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“Ever since then I have known that if all the values in this world are more or less questionable, the most important thing in life is kindness.”

Quote by Yevgeny Yevtushenko

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Yevgeny Yevtushenko
Yevgeny Yevtushenko

Yevgeny Yevtushenko was a renowned Russian poet, born on July 18, 1932, and passed away on April 1, 2017. His poetry, which extensively covered social, political, and philosophical themes, was deeply loved by readers in Russia and around the world. more

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