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Most Russians don't care whether they are ruled by fascists or communists or even Martians as long as they can buy six kinds of sausage in the store and lots of cheap vodka.

Alexander Lebed

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Alexander Lebed
Age: 52 †
Born: 1950
Born: April 20
Died: 2002
Died: April 28
Military Officer
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Russian Politician
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Aleksandr Ivanovich Lebed
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