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What is a 'Palace of Pioneers'? (VIDEO)
Tim Kirby
Jan 28 2026
The Most Russian American
In the USSR, "Palaces of Pioneers" brought together kids from the nation’s mandatory youth movement outside of school. Even though the USSR is gone, the palaces are still technically open.
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