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Woe from Wit

One of the most famous works of Russian literature, the four-act comedy in verse Woe from Wit skewers staid, nineteenth century Russian society, and it positively teems with “winged phrases” that are essential colloquialisms for students of Russian and Russian culture.

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Notable events on this day in Russian history

1971: Mars 2 reached Mars. Malfunctioned but still transmitted data until August, 1972.

1953: Boris Grebenshchikov, rock musician, born

1915: Alexander I granted Poland a Constitutional Charter

1699: Peter the Great established obligatory military service based on proportionality. In 1905, the system becomes regular annual recruit system - the first in Europe.

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