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July 2022
Cantus in Concert | Ramas y Raíces: Songs from Latin America
As part of their Hometown Series, renowned vocal ensemble Cantus will perform in the main gallery of TMORA. RAMAS Y RAÍCES: SONGS FROM LATIN AMERICA The Museum of Russian Art | Saturday, July 23 | 7:30 PM | Tickets $5-40 BUY TICKETS Spanning music from Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico, Ramas y Raíces draws inspiration from the roots (raíces) of traditional dances to branches (ramas) that illustrate how the region’s musical tradition has grown to encompass art song, jazz influences,…
Find out more »August 2022
Slavic Experience 2022
TMORA invites you to support this first-of-its-kind festival. Proceeds benefit Ukrainian relief effort. Slavic Experience Festival | Boom Island | August 20-21 Experience a welcoming, fun, and family-friendly event that shares the richness and diversity of Eastern European traditions and customs with the greater Twin Cities community, while raising funds for ongoing relief efforts in Ukraine. Admission and parking are free, and food, beverages, goods and experiences will be available for purchase. August 20 - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM August 21…
Find out more »TMORA 20 Years: Anniversary Exhibition Opening Reception
Naum Mogilevsky (1895-1975) Young Woman VII, 1960s-1970s Wood Gift of Boris Mogilevsky and Marsha Shisman Please join us Saturday, August 27 for the Opening Reception of TMORA's 20th Anniversary Exhibition. The evening will include live music, complimentary food and drink, and remarks from the Curator and Executive Director. All galleries and TMORA Shop will be open for your enjoyment. The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) marks its 20th anniversary with a special exhibition showcasing the Museum’s diverse and rich collections. The exhibition, TMORA: 20 Years, unfolds the Museum's…
Find out more »September 2022
TMORA 20th Anniversary Online Auction
We invite you to join us for TMORA's 20th Anniversary (Online) Auction! Bidding will be open from 12:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6 and will close at 8:00 PM (CST) on Saturday, September 10. We invite you to join in raising essential support for the Museum and its mission of promoting cultural understanding through exhibitions and programming. TMORA has become part of Minnesota’s rich cultural fabric and a source of visual, experiential knowledge about the vast and often troubled region…
Find out more »TMORA 20th Anniversary Legacy Dinner
Tickets to this event are now closed. Please join us for the online auction open to everyone. All proceeds support the mission of The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA). Bidding opens Tuesday, September 6 at 12:00 PM and closes on Saturday, September 10 at 8:00 PM (CST). The Museum of Russian Art 20th Anniversary Legacy Dinner raises essential support for the Museum and its mission of promoting cultural understanding through exhibitions and programming. Unfolding TMORA's story over the last 20 years,…
Find out more »How Putin’s War on Ukraine is Reshaping Russia’s Relationship with the West
East-West Connections (formerly RABCC), in partnership with The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) and Russian Studies at Macalester College, presents How Putin's War on Ukraine is Reshaping Russia's Relationship with the West Virtual Program with Author, Educator, and Social Historian Anastasia Edel Wednesday, September 14 | 7:00 PM CST | Free Zoom Webinar Anastasia Edel Anastasia Edel is a Soviet-born American writer and social historian and the author of Russia: Putin's Playground, a guide to Russian history, politics, culture (and…
Find out more »Smithsonian Museum Day
TMORA is proud to be participating in Smithsonian Museum Day! Museum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 17, 2022, for two people. This ticket is required for free admission. GET TICKETS @MuseumDay #MuseumDay
Find out more »Story Time in the Gallery
Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free story time for families and kids in one of the galleries of the Museum. Enjoy investigating art together, listening to a story, and exploring the Museum using a Seek and Find gallery hunt. Each family that is registered for story time will take one copy of the book home with them for free! Saturday, September 17 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM Recommended for ages 7-9, but all are welcome! FREE…
Find out more »Pianist with the Hair: Julian Gargiulo
Steinway Artist Julian Gargiulo aka PIANIST WITH THE HAIR returns to The Museum of Russian Art for a 4th year! The program will consist of the "usual suspects" Scarlatti, Mendelssohn, Chopin, and also include the World Premiere of Julian's new Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3, The Time Between Moments, plus a few more surprises. Saturday, September 17 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Doors open at 6:00 PM TICKETS: All Reserved Seating $30-40 TMORA Members receive $5 off every…
Find out more »Wine Tasting at TMORA: The Influencer, Dr. Konstantin Frank
The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) and France 44 Wine & Spirits have partnered together to present an incredible series of wine tastings in the Main Gallery of the Museum! Join us for an exclusive after-hours experience featuring a Sommelier-led deep-dive class set amongst the artworks along with private after-hours viewing of the exhibitions and shopping at TMORA Shop. Our first of the series will focus on Dr. Konstantin Frank, one of the most influential figures in North American wine.…
Find out more »Pavel Fakhrtdinov in Concert – J.B. Davis Hall, Macalester College
TMORA is proud to support this event: Pavel Fakhrtdinov is a well-known singer-songwriter. His music is known from Vladivostok to San-Francisco. A true musical globetrotter, his songs and poems are both philosophical and ironic, nostalgic and current. His music represents a unique blend of poetry, high intensity guitar, and powerful delivery. With 10 solo albums and a cadre of collaborations with well-known artists from various genres - Pavel Fakhrtdinov represents the new wave of bard-rock renaissance. Friday, September 23 | Doors…
Find out more »October 2022
The Future of Diplomacy
Join us for an online webinar featuring three leading American diplomats discussing changes in the role of diplomacy - past, present, and future. Q&A following. This webinar is free! Please register in advance: Wednesday, October 5 | 7:00 PM CST REGISTER This program is co-presented by East-West Connections (formerly RABCC), TMORA, Global Minnesota, and the Committee on Foreign Relations Minnesota.
Find out more »Canceled: Story Time in the Gallery
Due to staff illness, this event is cancelled. Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free story time for families and kids in one of the galleries of the Museum. Enjoy investigating art together, listening to a story, and exploring the Museum using a Seek and Find gallery hunt. Each family that is registered for story time will take one copy of the book home with them for free! Saturday, October 15 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM…
Find out more »Slava Ukraini – Leon Hushcha
TMORA is proud to support this event: Artist Leon Hushcha premieres a new exhibition on October 15 in his artist studio (Minneapolis). A portion of proceeds will go to Ukrainian relief. October 15th | 12:00 - 4:00 PM 414 3rd Ave North Minneapolis, Minnesota There is no pre-registration or cost to attend. All are welcome. Parking is available in front of the studio building, behind the building, and behind the Monte Carlo (219 3rd Ave. North). The barns are empty …
Find out more »SOLD OUT | Wine Tasting at TMORA: The Legend, André Tchelistcheff
The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) and France 44 Wine & Spirits have partnered together to present an incredible series of wine tastings in the Main Gallery of the Museum! Join us for an exclusive after-hours experience featuring a Sommelier-led deep-dive class set amongst the artworks along with private after-hours viewing of the exhibitions and shopping at TMORA Shop. For our second class of the series, we’ll be focusing on André Tchelistcheff -- AKA “The Winemaker’s Winemaker.” Sitting amongst walls…
Find out more »Canceled: Art After Dark
Based on the overwhelmingly positive response to the recent Smithsonian Magazine Museum Free Day, we are instead making Thursday, November 3 a free night to come and enjoy the Museum at your leisure. The Museum, including TMORA Shop, will be open from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The evening will also mark the unveiling of TMORA Shop for the upcoming winter holidays. Be the first to shop the holiday collections. No pre-registration required. All are welcome. Thursday, November 3 | 6:00 – 9:00…
Find out more »Diaghilev’s Empire: Interview with Author Rupert Christiansen
TMORA invites you to delve into the world of the Ballets Russes through this online program. Join us for an in-depth interview of author Rupert Christiansen, dance critic for The Spectator, by fellow author Simon Morrison (Bolshoi Confidential). Diaghilev’s Empire, the publication of which marks the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Diaghilev’s birth, is an impeccably researched and daring reassessment of the phenomenon of the Ballets Russes and the Russian Revolution in twentieth-century art and culture. Rupert Christiansen, the dance…
Find out more »November 2022
Free Thursday Night
TMORA invites you to join us for a night of free admission to enjoy the galleries and celebrate the unveiling of TMORA Shop for the upcoming winter holidays. No pre-registration required. All are welcome. Thursday, November 3 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM TMORA Members will receive 15% off in TMORA Shop during Free Thursday! (Applies to in-store only).
Find out more »Opening Reception: TMORA’s Annual Holiday Exhibition
Be among the first to view Ephemeral and Eternal: Holiday Paper Ornaments from the Soviet Union. The evening will include remarks from the Curator and Executive Director. Sweet, festive treats and a cash bar will be available for your enjoyment. Please join us. Free for TMORA Members! TMORA Members FREE | Adult $14 | Senior (65+) $12 | Student and Active Military $5 | Children under 14 FREE REGISTER About the Exhibition: Ephemeral and Eternal: Holiday Paper Ornaments from the…
Find out more »SOLD OUT | Wine Tasting at TMORA: The Origin, The Wines of Georgia
The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) and France 44 Wine & Spirits have partnered together to present an incredible series of wine tastings in the Main Gallery of the Museum! Join us for an exclusive after-hours experience featuring a Sommelier-led deep-dive class set amongst the artworks along with private after-hours viewing of the exhibitions and shopping at TMORA Shop. The third class of the series focuses on one of the most ancient winemaking regions in the world: Georgia. After perusing…
Find out more »Global Costs of the War in Ukraine
Presented in partnership with East-West Connections, Global Minnesota, Russian Studies at Macalester, Mosbacher Institute, and Russian Media of MN Please join us for a virtual discussion on the costs to all nations of the war in Ukraine including: - Reconstruction - Financial - Social - Psychological There will be an opportunity for Q&A. This free program will be presented via Zoom. Please register in advance. Thursday, November 17 | 7:00 PM CST REGISTER PRESENTERS: Todd Lefko is Chairperson of East-West Connections…
Find out more »Celebrating Dostoevsky at 200: A Presentation by Anna Barker, Ph.D.
TMORA, in partnership with The Institute of Theological and Interdisciplinary Studies, The Center for the Study of Contexts, and East-West Connections presents a special presentation on the life and work of the great Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky by Anna Barker, Ph.D. This presentation will put Dostoevsky into the context of the Russian 19th century and will be dedicated to his development as a writer and thinker and his uncanny and prophetic understanding of the human soul. Celebrating Dostoevsky at 200…
Find out more »Story Time in the Gallery
Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free story time for families and kids in one of the galleries of the Museum. Enjoy investigating art together, listening to a story, and exploring the Museum using a Seek and Find gallery hunt. Each family that is registered for story time will take one copy of the book home with them for free! Saturday, November 19 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM REGISTER Recommended for ages 7-9, but all are welcome!…
Find out more »The Art of Pysanky with Kathleen Eich
Kathleen Eich, a local Ukrainian-American artist, will be in TMORA Shop on Saturday, November 19, demonstrating the centuries-old tradition of Pysanky egg painting. The process is amazing to watch from the initial design drawing to the hollowing of the eggs, wax application and dipping in dye until colorful patterns are revealed. Kathleen will begin at 11:00 AM and demonstrate until mid afternoon. She will have her daughter and granddaughter working with her making it a special multi-generational event. The art…
Find out more »SOLD OUT | TMORA 20th Anniversary Concert
TMORA has a long-standing tradition of presenting classical music amidst the artworks in the main gallery. The acoustics and ambience create a unique and memorable concert experience. Join us in commemorating the 20th Anniversary of TMORA with an evening of works by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Featuring Denis Evstuhin, piano, TMORA Curator of Classical Music Anton Melnichenko, piano Ivan Konev, piano Natalia Moiseeva, violin Tanya Remenikova, cello Saturday, November 19 | Doors open at 5:00 PM, Concert begins at 6:00 PM.…
Find out more »Harmony Night: A Celebration of Folk Music
TMORA invites you to experience a truly multi-faceted evening of rich folk music, set in the midst of the main gallery of the Museum. Sarah Larsson, of regionally-celebrated vocal ensemble "The Nightingale Trio", presents an evening of harmony and story-rich folk music of Romanian, Yiddish, New Orleans, and Americana traditions. Larsson will perform with her new project Red Thread, presenting music from her upcoming EP: Immigrantke. Also featured will be Minneapolis-New Orleans-Romania acoustic duo Soul Trouvére, and queer Americana icon…
Find out more »December 2022
Free Thursday Night
TMORA invites you to join us for a night of free admission to enjoy the galleries and to shop at TMORA Shop. No pre-registration required. All are welcome. Thursday, December 1 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM TMORA Members will receive 15% off in TMORA Shop during Free Thursday! (Applies to in-store only).
Find out more »Get in the Spirit! Vodka Tasting with Tattersall’s Taylor Stein
The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) and Tattersall Distilling have partnered together to present a vodka "immersive" in the Main Gallery of the Museum! Join us for an exclusive after-hours vodka tasting and class with Taylor Stein, National Sales Director for Minnesota-based distillery, Tattersall Distilling. The evening will feature a deep-dive into the creation and distillation process, insights into the history and culture of vodka in Russia with TMORA's Curator, Dr. Masha Zavialova, and a cocktail demonstration - all while…
Find out more »Journalists at Risk Globally, in Ukraine, and Locally
Presented by World Without Genocide at Mitchell Hamline School of Law Journalists face increasing difficulty and danger in reporting the truth. They are harassed, attacked, imprisoned, and murdered. The Committee to Protect Journalists safeguards reporters globally from harm. Kerry Paterson, Committee to Protect Journalists, will discuss their work worldwide and in Ukraine. Terri Nelson, Legal Director at ACLU-MN, will highlight the recent case prohibiting the Minnesota State Patrol from attacking or arresting journalists in Minnesota. Cosponsors CHAIM – Children…
Find out more »Anthony Ross and Denis Evstuhin in Concert
Join us for one of the Museum's favorite annual traditions. Two performances! Saturday, December 17 | 7:00 PM Sunday, December 18 | 7:00 PM Anthony Ross and Denis Evstuhin in Concert Anthony Ross, Minnesota Orchestra, Principal cello Denis Evstuhin, TMORA Curator of Classical Music, piano Enjoy an evening of classical masterpieces in the beautiful main gallery of The Museum of Russian Art. The TMORA Shop and galleries will be open for perusing and shopping prior to the concert. Thank you…
Find out more »TMORA Member Shopping Weekend
TMORA Member Shopping Weekend 30% off in-store and online for TMORA Members | Saturday & Sunday, December 17-18 There is no better place to find the most unique gifts and winter holiday items than TMORA Shop! TMORA Members will receive 30% off on both Saturday and Sunday, December 17 & 18 (both in-store and online). An online discount code will be emailed to all Members prior to Member Shopping Weekend. Hours: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sunday, 1:00…
Find out more »Story Time in the Gallery
Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free story time for families and kids in one of the galleries of the Museum. Enjoy investigating art together, listening to a story, and exploring the Museum using a Seek and Find gallery hunt. Each family that is registered for story time will take one copy of the book home with them for free! Saturday, December 17 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM REGISTER Recommended for ages 7-9, but all are welcome!…
Find out more »Virtual Tour with the Curator: Holiday Paper Ornaments from the Soviet Union
TMORA invites you to experience a virtual tour of TMORA's holiday exhibition, Ephemeral and Eternal: Holiday Paper Ornaments from the Soviet Union, with Curator Dr. Masha Zavialova. Wednesday, December 21 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM CST This program will be presented via Zoom webinar. | FREE | Please register in advance. REGISTER ABOUT THE EXHIBITION: TMORA's annual holiday show focuses on ornaments and holiday accoutrements made from or printed on paper. On display in the Lower Gallery are garlands, tree…
Find out more »CANCELED: Winter Solstice at TMORA
This event is canceled due to weather concerns. Please stay safe. TMORA Shop and TMORA will be open during regular museum hours, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Shop online at www.shoptmora.org Featured image: Peter Ustimchuk A Boundary Waters Sunrise, 2015 Acrylic on canvas Currently on view at The Museum of Russian Art, Fireside Gallery
Find out more »Wine Tasting at TMORA: The Grandeur, Champagne & Caviar
The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) and France 44 Wine & Spirits have partnered together to present an incredible series of wine tastings in the Main Gallery of the Museum! Join us for an exclusive after-hours experience featuring a Sommelier-led deep-dive class set amongst the artworks along with private after-hours viewing of the exhibitions and shopping at TMORA Shop. We're capping the series off with a bang, just in time for the New Year... Champagne and Caviar. Need we say…
Find out more »January 2023
Story Time in the Gallery
Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free story time for families and kids in the Fireside Gallery. Kids will enjoy listening to a story related to art and culture of the region, investigating artworks, and exploring the museum using a gallery hunt. Registration required as each child will leave with a take-and-create bag. Saturday, January 21 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM Recommended for ages 5-9, but all are welcome! FREE | Pre-registration for children is required. *Each…
Find out more »SOLD OUT – Helen Chang Haertzen and Denis Evstuhin in Concert
*This concert is sold out.* The Museum of Russian Art is honored to present Helen Chang Haertzen and Denis Evstuhin in Concert Helen Chang Haertzen, Minnesota Orchestra, First Violin, violin Denis Evstuhin, TMORA Curator of Classical Music, piano Enjoy an evening of classical masterpieces by Prokofiev, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky in the beautiful main gallery of The Museum of Russian Art. The TMORA Shop and galleries will be open for perusing and shopping prior to the concert. Thank you to our…
Find out more »US Immigration Policy – Present and Future
Immigration as a topic has once again become central to US politics. Do we as a country need and can we accommodate immigrants? What is fair and possible? What should the role of the United States be in the world? Moderated by former American diplomat Bernadine Joselyn, our panelists are H. Samuel Myers (past President - American Immigration Lawyers Association), Dr. Bruce Corrie (Professor of Economics at Concordia University), Annie-Nolte-Henning (Director of the Americas-Alight) This virtual program is presented via Zoom…
Find out more »February 2023
TMORA Shop Closed for Inventory
TMORA Shop will be closed for inventory on Thursday, February 2 and will reopen on Friday, February 3. The online shop is always open! SHOP ONLINE
Find out more »Food Traditions of the North with Darra Goldstein and Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) presents an evening with award-winning authors Darra Goldstein (The Kingdom of Rye, Beyond the North Wind, Fire + Ice) and Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl (Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Drink This: Wine Made Simple) as they discuss the food traditions of Northern Russia, Scandinavia, and Minnesota - where long, cold winters require preservation through fermentation, curing, slow cooking and more. A perfect event for a Minnesota winter evening! The galleries and TMORA Shop will be open for viewing and…
Find out more »Story Time in the Gallery
Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free story time for families and kids in the Fireside Gallery. Kids will enjoy listening to a story related to art and culture of the region, investigating artworks, and exploring the museum using a gallery hunt. Registration required as each child will leave with a take-and-create bag. Saturday, February 18 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM Recommended for ages 5-9, but all are welcome! FREE | Pre-registration for children is required. *Each…
Find out more »Interdisciplinary Student Research Symposium
The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) and a consortium of Minnesota colleges and universities will host the eighth annual Interdisciplinary Student Research Symposium. This event is open to the public and will take place in connection with the main gallery exhibition, TMORA: 20 Years. Students from a variety of disciplines with an interest in art, history, and culture will participate. The planning committee includes faculty members from Macalester College, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Northwestern - St. Paul. Saturday, February 18, 2023 6:30-8:30pm Open to…
Find out more »Virtual Program – Russia and Ukraine: A Year of War Crimes and Genocide
This virtual program is presented by World Without Genocide at Mitchell Hamline School of Law This webinar examines the atrocities perpetrated in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022 and highlights efforts at international, regional, and national levels to investigate and prosecute these crimes. The talk will conclude with information on a project led by Prof. Michael Bazyler, one of the speakers, to bring Ukrainians safely to the US through a modern version of Holocaust-era ‘kindertransports.’ The program is…
Find out more »March 2023
Vysotsky+Dylan: The Summit
This entire weekend of events will take place at Macalester College and The Museum of Russian Art. Every event is free with no advance registration! Concerts will be presents in both Russian and English. Please join us! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PRESENTATIONS All events are held on Macalester College’s campus with the exception of the March 4th Concert “Reimagining Vysotsky+Dylan” held at TMORA (The Museum of Russian Art). At Macalester: Weyerhaeuser Boardroom/Weyerhaeuser Building Harmon Room/DeWitt Wallace Library Helpful interactive map of Macalester campus: https://www.macalester.edu/about/visit/maps-directions/ All…
Find out more »Exhibition Preview Night
Be among the first to view TMORA's newest exhibitions before they are open to the public. Open viewing 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Remarks by the Executive Director Mark J. Meister, Curator Dr. Masha Zavialova, and Artist Elena Kalman will take place at 7:45 PM in the Main Gallery. Tickets: Free admission for TMORA Members. Click to join. $14 General Admission | $12 Senior Admission (65+) | Student & Active Military $5 | Children 0-13 FREE RSVP / BUY TICKETS TMORA Shop…
Find out more »Reimagining Vysotsky+Dylan: Free Live Concert
The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) is honored to present a free concert as a part of the Vysotsky+Dylan weekend at Macalester and TMORA. The concert will be performed in both Russian and English. Doors will open at 6:00 PM | Concert begins at 7:00 PM | FREE | No pre-registration required This concert will feature both seating and standing room. Seating is first come, first served.
Find out more »POSTPONED: Information Night – Travel with TMORA: Baltic Cruise 2023
Update! This Information Night has been postponed, as the TMORA Baltic Cruise has been moved to August 2024. We will host several opportunities to learn about this new cruise. It's a magnificent trip, and we can't wait to tell you about it!
Find out more »Story Time in the Gallery
Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free story time for families and kids in the Fireside Gallery. Kids will enjoy listening to a story related to art and culture of the region, investigating artworks, and exploring the museum using a gallery hunt. Registration required as each child will leave with a take-and-create bag. Saturday, March 18 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM Recommended for ages 5-9, but all are welcome! FREE | Pre-registration for children is required. *Each…
Find out more »Free Thursday Night
TMORA invites you to join us for a night of free admission to enjoy the galleries and to shop at TMORA Shop. No pre-registration required. All are welcome. Thursday, March 23 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM TMORA Members will receive 15% off in TMORA Shop during Free Thursday! (Applies to in-store only). Free parking across the street at the Mayflower Church parking lot. Street parking also available.
Find out more »The Art of Pysanky with Kathleen Nepsha-Suchok-Eich
Kathleen Nepsha-Suchok-Eich, a local Ukrainian-American artist, will be in TMORA Shop on Saturday, March 25, demonstrating the centuries-old tradition of Pysanky egg painting. The process is amazing to watch from the initial design drawing to the hollowing of the eggs, wax application and dipping in dye until colorful patterns are revealed. Kathleen will begin at 11:00 AM and demonstrate until mid afternoon. She will have her daughter and granddaughter working with her making it a special multi-generational event. The art…
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