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Word: siberian (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Korean Reds in the eastern part of the country, since it was the only direct connecting link with the Russian Trans-Siberian line which terminates at Vladivostok. In his cabin next day, Commander Porter unfolded a map before a small group of dungaree-clad...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Last Train from Vladivostok | 7/24/1950 | See Source »

...Siberian Gratitude. Though he never swerved from his duty as their jailer, Lieut. Kudriavtsev felt increasing pity for his emaciated prisoners-Sherrez, the selfless composer who believed "that God comes to me out of the darkness in waves of music"; Kuzma, the priest who feigned madness to help the other prisoners; Korn-felder, the doctor who took care of the sick as if he were still visiting patients in a provincial town. These prisoners were good people, talented people, and in a moment of anguish Kudriavtsev silently asked: "My God, why do I have to lead these damned souls...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Sermon for the Merciless | 1/30/1950 | See Source »

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