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“The rise of the Soviet school to the summit of world chess is a logical result of socialist cultural development.”

Quote by Alexander Kotov

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Alexander Kotov

Alexander Kotov (August 12, 1913 - January 8, 1981) was a Russian author whose works spanned various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. more

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