This woman is 103 years old. Her name is Munya, and she was born in Ukraine in November, 1903. She has survived three revolutions (and at least one attempted coup), two world wars, Stalin's purges (she's Jewish), the economic crisis, food shortages, floods and fevers.

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Ah, the Festive Season! People everywhere go a little crazy. Russia, of course, is no exception. Russians don't really celebrate Christmas, except for those who keep the Orthodox faith closely. Here it is acknowledged on 7th January, a hangover from the Julian Calendar (13 days behind the Gregorian), but for most people the really important festival is New Year's Day.

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