Odessa Laughs Russian Humor Book 1992 Vintage USSR Anecdotes Anthology Rare
$ 5.81
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"Humor is the shortest distance between two people." In the sunset years of the Soviet Union, there was no distance shorter than that found in the streets of Odessa. This 1992 anthology, "Одесские смешинки" (Odessa Laughs) , is more than a book—it is a survival guide of wit, preserving the sharp irony and warm multicultural charm that made Odessa the undisputed capital of humor across the USSR. To hold this thin, softcover volume is to touch the pulse of a city that refused to stop laughing, even as the world around it changed forever. A Cultural Time Capsule This rare find captures the legendary Odessa "anecdote"—a specific brand of storytelling fueled by local color and a fiercely independent spirit. Compiled by P. Bratanchuk (П. Братанчук) and published by the Chernomorye (Черноморье / Black Sea) press, it serves as an essential primary source for those studying the social fabric of the post-Soviet transition through the lens of satire. Specifications & Details Title: Одесские смешинки (Odessa Laughs / Odesskiye Smeshinki) Era: Vintage late Soviet / Early Post-Soviet (1992) Language: Russian Format: Softcover Anthology Compiler: P. Bratanchuk (П. Братанчук) Publisher: Chernomorye (Черноморье / Black Sea) Condition: Very Good vintage condition; minimal signs of age with tiny stains on a few pages; no writing or missing pages. See photos. Measurements Unit Dimensions Weight Metric 14 cm x 19.5 cm (32 Pages) 43 g Imperial 5.5 in x 7.7 in 1.5 oz ➼ ASK ABOUT COMBINED POSTAGE ON BOOKS! Русский язык (Краткое описание) Аутентичный сборник юмора «Одесские смешинки», изданный в 1992 году издательством «Черноморье». Составитель П. Братанчук. Книга содержит классические одесские анекдоты, передающие уникальный дух и колорит города. Состояние очень хорошее, коллекционный экземпляр.
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