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The Soviet doll that never falls over! (VIDEO)
Anna Sorokina
Nov 13 2025
Lifestyle
What does a roly-poly toy have in common with a gunpowder factory? We explain in this video!
Russian rolly-polly toy
Anna Sorokina
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