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Discovery of a Musical Treasure Trove in Russia

The recovery of a collection of musical recordings hidden during Communism in Russia

The uncovery of an archive of 400,00 tapes of Russian classical music, banned under communism. Tristan Dell tells the story of their recovery. Includes a recording of Paul Robson. Also, ghost hunting in Cambridge; Counselling hotline for Chinese women; Finally, George Soros and his financing of humanitarian aid to Bosnia
Presenter: Barbara Myers.

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成人快手 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project

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