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Mark Rothko was an American painter of Latvian origin. Born in Daugavpils, he emigrated to the United States in 1913 and became a major figure in Abstract Expressionism.

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Martian Chronicles is a collection of science fiction short stories by American author Ray Bradbury, first published in the United States in 1950 by Doubleday.

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Latvia's capital is Riga. Situated on the banks of the Daugava River, Riga is known for its historic center, Art Nouveau architecture and vibrant culture.

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The Portrait of a Man with a Red Turban is a painting by the primitive Flemish painter Jan van Eyck, painted in 1436. It has been exhibited at the National Gallery in London since 1851.

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Taxi Driver is an American psychological drama directed by Martin Scorsese, released in 1976. Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), a young Midwestern man and former Marine, is a night cab driver in New York City.

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Cream was a British rock band from London, England. It was active from 1966 to 1968 and consisted of guitarist Eric Clapton, bassist singer Jack Bruce and drummer Ginger Baker.

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A sovkhoz is a state farm from the time of the USSR. Sovkhozes were created during the expropriation of the "kulaks" during Stalin's campaign of collectivization after 1928.

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Victor Fleming's American film, Gone with the Wind, was released in 1939. This classic film is based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell.

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The American musical romantic comedy film Singin' in the Rain was released in 1952. Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, it illustrates the transition from silent to talking pictures.

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The first film in the James Bond saga was Dr. No, released in 1962, starring Sean Connery as secret agent 007.

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