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Careers & Employment
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A Callous Attitude
An employee fell ill and had to take three and a half months off work. When they returned, their supervisor suggested more time off for health reasons, but the labor union refused to issue a pass to a sanatorium, despite passes being available. The employee feels the trade union's attitude was wrong. |
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New Pay Rates for Teachers
A graded payment system has been established for teachers in primary and middle schools in Moscow, with rates divided into two categories and four subcategories. The new payment system will go into effect on January 1, 1932, and will not decrease the earnings of those who already earn more. |
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Zoo Workers Conference
Zoo workers from across Russia attended a conference in Moscow to discuss cultural, educational, and academic projects at zoos. Reports were given by delegates from the Main Directorate of Preserves and directors of Moscow and Leningrad zoos. |
Construction
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Façade Revetment of Building E
Construction workers are building the "E" building on Gorky Street and Sovetskiy Square. The façade will have synthetic tile, and the project is expected to take 16 days for a single floor and up to 6500 square meters of tile. |
Conversation
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Friendo
Anton Chigurh questions a gas station owner about prices and engages in a cryptic conversation. The tension rises as they discuss closing time and a fateful coin toss. |
Crime
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Bandits
A gang led by notorious A. Kalugin attacked a group of strangers, resulting in two deaths and severe injuries. After a three-day trial, Kalugin was sentenced to the death penalty, while other members received varying periods of imprisonment and were barred from living in the Moscow region. |
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The Secret...of Old Age
Elena Bondar added ten years to get an early pension, but archival records revealed her true age. Others use tricks to exaggerate work tenure for benefits. |
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