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“People already think that Russians drink too much and party too much. The first thing I said [when I heard about it] was, ‘Oh my God, they’re going to give us Russians a bad name!’” — Max Ivanov, 25, electrician Tamara Beckwith

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“Russian people are crazy party animals, so I’m going to watch it. Plus, it’s addicting . . . Are you going to make me famous?” — Jenny Siamionava, 26, receptionist Tamara Beckwith

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“The show must go on. Who cares what the politicians [protesting the show] think? All of the politicians are dirty cats anyway.” — Max Arron, 42, bar owner Tamara Beckwith

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“Maybe some [people] are not going to be ready for [this program]. Maybe kids are going to say, ‘OK, you can drink and smoke cigarettes, maybe I can do the same.’ I don’t know if it’s a good idea.” — Maya Stoliptova, 38, hostess Tamara Beckwith

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“I see it’s going to be successful, and it will be positive. [The critics] are wrong about it.” — Kathy John, 38, psychic Tamara Beckwith

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