Podstrochnik Episode 6
Podstrochnik (Documentary Series)
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26m
With the backdrop of Stalin's arrests, Lilianna becomes immersed in the richness of school life at the expense of her relationship with her parents. 17 now, she applies for a spot at the highly competitive Institute of Philosophy, Literature and History.
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