Kozma Prutkov

For many, the moments of meeting and separation are the greatest moments in their life.

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Kozma Prutkov - a collective pseudonym for the group of Russian writers - Alexey Tolstoy and Zhemchuzhnikov brothers, who performed jointly in 50-60s of the 19th century. www.english-slang.com

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