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" We need a philosophy for humans and nature to live together. "

Svetlana Alexievich

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" In the West, people demonize Putin. They do not understand that there is a collective Putin, consisting of some millions of people who do not want to be humiliated by the West. There is a little piece of Putin in everyone. "

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