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[–] 30 points 1 year ago (4 children)

In 1861 Russia abolished serfdom.

In 1961 Gagarin reached space.

It's just barely implausible a person born a serf could have seen their descendant explore space.

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  • [–] 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Say what you will about the USSR (and I certainly will) but they did develop and industrialize incredibly quickly.

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