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“Жизнь страны менялась с каждым столетием. Менялась одежда, совершенствовалось оружие, были усмирены картофельные бунты. Люди научились брить бороды. Полетел первый воздушный шар. Были изобретены железные близнецы пароход и паровоз. Затрубили автомашины. А дорога осталась такой же, какой была при Соловье разбойнике.”

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Book:Золотой теленок
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Золотой теленок

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Ilya Ilf
Ilya Ilf

Ilya Ilf was a Russian author born on October 15, 1897, and died on April 13, 1937. He was an important figure in Soviet literature, known for his humorous and satirical writing style. more

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