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Homosexuality in Russia is a crime and the punishment is seven years in prison, locked up with the other men. There is a three year waiting list. Yakov Smirnoff crimehomosexualitylist Change image and share on social
Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection. Yakov Smirnoff connectionlanguagelaugh Change image and share on social
Balance is so important in our lives. In our busy world, we can give ourselves balance between thinking and feeling. Yakov Smirnoff balancebusyfelt Change image and share on social
In Russia we only had two TV channels. Channel One was propaganda. Channel Two consisted of a KGB officer telling you: Turn back at once to Channel One. Yakov Smirnoff backchannelconsist Change image and share on social
Comedians are always hitting the topical notes that are on everybody's minds. Yakov Smirnoff comedianhitmind Change image and share on social
