I am not one of those who left the land to the mercy of its enemies. Their flattery leaves me cold, my songs are not for them to praise. (Anna Akhmatova)

I am not one of those who left the land to the mercy of its enemies. Their flattery leaves me cold, my songs are not for them to praise.

Anna Akhmatova

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