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Anton Chekhov

(1860—1904), Russian physicianauthor

The stupider the peasant, the better the horse understands him.

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Alexander Pushkin

Famous Russian author of the Romantic era who is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature. www.english-slang.com

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(1950--), in Social Studies Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

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