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Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- 1945-1991
Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- United States
United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union
Cold War -- Diplomatic history
Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relations -- United States
United States -- Foreign relations -- Russia (Federation)
Socialism and sports -- Germany (East)
Olympic Games (22nd : 1980 : Moscow, Russia)
Olympic Games (29th : 2008 : Beijing, China)
Sports administration -- Soviet Union -- History
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