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10 minPGdoc-short

Synopsis

Thousands of Russians, including Tamara Fedorovna, left Tajikistan in the late 1980s after years of living in Leninabad and contributing to local culture.

Deep Dive

Why Watch

  • Meet Tamara Fedorovna, a unique soccer trainer.
  • See the local amateur theater scene in Leninabad.
  • Find out why thousands left Tajikistan in the 1980s.

Did You Know

  • Tamara Fedorovna moved to Leninabad in the 1950s.
  • Tamara became a trainer for a men's soccer team during her retirement.
  • Thousands of Russians had to leave Tajikistan after three or four years.

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Russian history enthusiastsSoccer fansTheater lovers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tamara Fedorovna?

Tamara Fedorovna is an energetic Russian woman who moved to Leninabad in the 1950s.

What did Tamara do as a pensioner?

As a pensioner, Tamara became a trainer for a men's soccer team and performed in the local amateur theater.

When did thousands of Russians have to leave Tajikistan?

Thousands of Russians, including Tamara, had to leave Tajikistan after three or four years.

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