Anatoly Sofronov

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Anatoly Vladimirovich Sofronov (

An ominous figure with the reputation of "one of the most feared literary hangmen of the Stalinist era,"[2]^[3] Sofronov is best remembered for his play Stryapukha (Стряпуха, The Kookie) which was followed by three sequels and the popular comedy film of the same name.^[4]

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