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They’re Russian to leave

To unfold Mamdani’s brain, I reread an interview I’d done. In Russia. With Russians. And an interpreter.

“The state cares for our aged. After holding any position 20 years, it’s life pension with 60% automatically of our average salary. Or full wages, two months yearly. State-owned banks contribute a small voluntary percentage. No need for mandatory Social Security. Additional bonus requires 7% of our paychecks. Loners get free hospitalization charity houses. If exists even one relative to tend them, the relative must.”

Engineer: “My room is shared by my wife, her uncle, 77, and the woman tending them while we work. It costs much for her — still it is our

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