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Žydrūnas Ilgauskas
PositionCenter
Height7 ft 3 in (2. The center, colloquially the five, is one of the standard positions in a regulation Basketball game A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. 21 m)
Weight260 lb (120 kg)
LeagueNBA
TeamCleveland Cavaliers
BornJune 5, 1975 (1975-06-05) (age 33)
Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
NationalityLithuanian
Draft20th overall, 1996
Cleveland Cavaliers
Pro career1994–present
Former teamsAtletas Kaunas (1994–96)
AwardsTwo-time NBA All-Star (2003, 2005)
1997-98 Schick All-Rookie First Team
1998 Schick Rookie Game MVP
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Žydrūnas Ilgauskas (pronunciation (help·info) zhee-DROO-nas ill-GAUS-kas) (born June 5, 1975 in Kaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional Basketball team based in Cleveland Ohio. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kaunas ( ˈkoʊnəs is the second largest City in Lithuania and a former temporary capital. The Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic (Lietuvos Tarybų Socialistinė Respublika Литовская Советская Социалистическая Республика The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika is a Country in Eastern often referred to as Northern Europe or in the The 1996 NBA Draft was the 54th draft in the National Basketball Association. The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional Basketball team based in Cleveland Ohio. Schick is a known brand of Safety razors by Wilkinson Sword. While second in sales to Gillette globally Schick is the top selling brand of safety razors The Rookie Challenge is a competition held during the NBA All-Star Weekend on the day prior to the regular All-Star game. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kaunas ( ˈkoʊnəs is the second largest City in Lithuania and a former temporary capital. The Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic (Lietuvos Tarybų Socialistinė Respublika Литовская Советская Социалистическая Республика The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika is a Country in Eastern often referred to as Northern Europe or in the Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional Basketball team based in Cleveland Ohio.

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Player profile

Ilgauskas stands 7' 3", making him currently the second-tallest NBA player, after the Houston Rockets' Yao Ming[1], and he weighs 260 pounds. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. Yao Ming ( born September 12 1980 is a Professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA Ilgauskas has established himself as a consistent scorer, scoring 14. 4 ppg over 627 career games (through February 2008). Ilgauskas is a good rebounder (7. 9 rpg, 3. 2 offensive) and shot-blocker (1. 8 blocks per game). His assists-per-game average was at its highest at 1. 6 during the 2006-2007 season. He is also an established mid-range and foul shooter.

Pre NBA

Ilgauskas played for his home club team Atletas Basketball Club in Kaunas, Lithuania. Kaunas ( ˈkoʊnəs is the second largest City in Lithuania and a former temporary capital. Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika is a Country in Eastern often referred to as Northern Europe or in the

1994-1995

Ilgauskas played in 36 games that season and averaged 20. 3 points, 12. 8 rebounds and 2. 8 blocks per game. He also shot 60% from the field. Ilgauskas led the league in rebounding, was second in blocked shots, third in field goal percentage and fourth in scoring.

He also played with the Lithuanian National Team in a game against the University of Kentucky at Rupp Arena on November 22, 1994 and was the leading scorer with 26 points and the leading rebounder with 19 rebounds. The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public, Co-educational, University, and is also the state's land-grant university located Rupp Arena is an arena located in downtown Lexington Kentucky, U Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)

1995-1996

Due to an injury in his right foot, Ilgauskas did not play in the 1995-1996 season.

NBA career

Draft and Injury

Žydrūnas Ilgauskas was drafted in the 1st round (20th overall) by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1996. The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional Basketball team based in Cleveland Ohio. The 1996 NBA Draft was the 54th draft in the National Basketball Association.

Due to an injury in his right foot, Ilgauskas did not play in the 1996-97 NBA season. The 1996–97 NBA season was the 51st season of the National Basketball Association.

1997-1998

Ilgauskas' debut with the Cavaliers was a year late (and two years after his previous professional season), however, his debut was quite impressive. Starting at center in his first NBA game, Ilgauskas had 16 points and 16 rebounds against the Houston Rockets and their superstar center Hakeem Olajuwon. The Houston Rockets are an American professional Basketball team based in Houston Texas. Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon (born on January 21 1963 is a retired Nigerian American professional Basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA Ilgauskas played in all 82 games that season (starting 81) and averaged 13. 9 points, 8. 8 rebounds and 1. 6 blocks per game. His 82 games played, 51. 8% shooting and 723 rebounds are still career highs. Ilgauskas had a season high 32 points on January 31, 1998 against the Detroit Pistons a season high 18 rebounds on January 12, 1998 against the Utah Jazz and twice blocked five shots in a game. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The Utah Jazz is a professional Basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ilgauskas' 279 offensive rebounds were fourth best in the NBA and best amongst rookies. He ranked second amongst rookies in rebounds and field goal percentage, third in blocks and fourth in scoring average. Ilgauskas was named to the All-Rookie first team and was a starter for the East and the MVP of the Schick Rookie Game after scoring a game high 18 points.

In four playoff games against the Indiana Pacers, Ilgauskas averaged 17. 3 points per game and 7. 5 rebounds per game and he led the team by shooting 57. 1% from the field. He had a playoff high 22 points in Game 2 and had 10 rebounds in each of the first two games.

1998-1999

Coming off of a first-team all-rookie season and having just signed a six year $70. 9 million contract extension, there were high expectations for Ilgauskas in the strike shortened 1998-99 season. The 1998–99 NBA season was the 53rd season of the National Basketball Association. Unfortunately, however, due to an injury to his left foot, Ilgauskas' season only lasted five games. he did score double digit points in each of the five games (he averaged 15. 2) and had a 22 point 17 rebound game in the opener against the Atlanta Hawks. The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional Basketball team based in Atlanta Georgia.

1999-2000

Due to an injury in his left foot, Ilgauskas did not play in the 1999-2000 season. The 1999–2000 NBA season was the 54th season of the National Basketball Association.

2000-2001

Ilgauskas was the starting center for the Cavaliers in the 2000-01 season opener. The 2000–01 NBA season was the 55th season of the National Basketball Association. It marked the first time he had played in a game in over 20 months. While he was held scoreless in just 12 minutes of action, the Cavs won the opener on the road against the New Jersey Nets 86-82. The New Jersey Nets are a professional Basketball team in the National Basketball Association that plays in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Unfortunately, Ilgauskas' season would once agin be cut short when he injured his left foot on December 22, 2000 against the Miami Heat and he missed the remainder of the season. Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Miami Heat (often referred to simply as the Heat, including in some official team publications with HEAT in all capital letters are a professional Basketball In 24 games, Ilgauskas averaged 11. 7 points, 6. 7 rebounds and 1. 54 blocks in just only 25. 7 minutes per game. Ilguaskas had a season high 24 points in back-to-back games just prior to his injury. He had a season high 13 rebounds against the Philadelphia 76ers on November, 15, 2000 and recorded six blocks on two separate occasions. The Philadelphia 76ers (also known as the Sixers for short are a professional Basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

At the time Ilgauskas was injured, the Cavaliers' record stood at 15-8. Unfortunately, they would only win 15 more games for the remainder of the season and finished at 30-52.

2001-2002

On December 4, 2001, Ilgauskas played for the first time in almost a year in a Cavaliers victory over the Detroit Pistons. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area He scored 11 points and blocked two shots in his return. Ilgauskas played in 62 games during the 2001-02 season primarily as a backup to Chris Mihm. The 2001–02 NBA season was the 56th season of the National Basketball Association. Christopher Steven Mihm (born July 16 1979 is a 7 ft (213 m 265 pound (120 kg American professional Basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers On February 28, 2002, Ilgauskas was inserted into the starting lineup and was the starter for the remainder of the season. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. For the season he averaged 11. 1 points, 5. 4 rebounds and 1. 4 blocks.

2002-2003

The 2002-03 season was a complete rebirth for Ilgauskas. The 2002–03 NBA season was the 57th season of the National Basketball Association. After missing 287 games in his first six seasons, Ilgauskas began a stretch where he only missed six games over the next three seasons. In 81 games (all starts), Ilgauskas set career highs in points per game (17. 2); total points (1320); steals (56); assists (127); free throws attempted (512); field goals made (495) and field goals attempted (1122). He also averaged 7. 5 rebounds and 1. 9 blocks per game. Ilgauskas set his career high with 35 points against the Orlando Magic on a career high 15 field goals made. The Orlando Magic is a professional Basketball team based in Orlando Florida. In the second game of the season he set his career high with 22 rebounds (which was the most by a Cavalier in 12 seasons). Ilgauskas set his career high with seven blocks on December 14, 2002 against the Denver Nuggets. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. A month later he tied that record against the Toronto Raptors. The Toronto Raptors are a professional Basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario.

Ilgauskas was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the first time in his career. The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams and organized in three divisions of five teams each The National Basketball Association staged its first All-Star Game in the Boston Garden on March 2, 1951. Ilgauskas played four minutes and was held scoreless on one field goal attempt.

2003-2004

In 81 regular season games (all starts), Ilgauskas averaged 15. 3 points, 8. 1 rebounds and 2. 5 blocks per game. Ilgauskas scored a season high 31 points on February 22, 2004 against the New York Knicks. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " He had a season high 17 rebounds on two occasions. He had a season high six blocked shots on February 1, 2004 against the Washington Wizards. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Ilgauskas set his career high with seven assists on November 15, 2003 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Philadelphia 76ers (also known as the Sixers for short are a professional Basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania In the regular season, Ilgauskas set his career high in blocked shots (201) and blocks per game (2. 5). He was fourth in the NBA in total blocks and seventh in average. He ranked third in the NBA in offensive rebounds (279).

Ilgauskas was the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from March 7 to 13. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus [2]

2004-2005

In 78 regular season games (all starts), Ilgauskas averaged 16. 9 points, 8. 6 rebounds and 2. 1 blocks per game. Ilgauskas scored a season high 35 points (which also tied his career high) on November 3, 2004, in the season opener against the Indiana Pacers. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " He had a season high 18 rebounds on three occasions, one of which was the opener against the Pacers as well. He had a season high seven blocked shots on February 23, 2005 against the Chicago Bulls which also tied his career high. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Chicago Bulls are an American professional Basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern In the regular season, Ilgauskas set his career high in minutes played (2,615), free throws made (402), total offensive rebounds (299) and average per game (3. 8). His 299 offensive rebounds also led the NBA in 2004-2005 and set the Cavs franchise record for offensive rebounds in a season. He ranked second in the NBA in offensive rebounds per game and sixth in blocked shots (165).

Ilgauskas was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the second time in his career. He had 12 points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots in just 17 minutes played for the Eastern squad.

2005-2006

On September 13, 2005, Ilgauskas signed a five-year approximately $50. Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 6 million contract extension with the Cavaliers. The fifth year of the contract (worth approximately $11. 5 million) is a player option.

In 78 regular season games (all starts), Ilgauskas averaged 15. 6 points, 7. 6 rebounds and 1. 74 blocks per game. Ilgauskas scored a regular season high of 29 points on two separate occasions, once against the Los Angeles Lakers and once against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association (NBA team based in Los Angeles, California. He had a season high 15 rebounds on February 27, 2006 against the Detroit Pistons. Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area He had a season high five blocked shots on five separate occasions. In the regular season, Ilgauskas set his career high in free throw percentage by hitting 83. 4% of his free throw attempts.

In 13 playoff games his scoring decreased to 10. 4 points per game and rebounds to 6. 3 per game, but his blocked shots were increased to just over two per game. In the second round against the Detroit Pistons, Ilgauskas had a playoff high of 16 points in a game six loss and a playoff high 10 rebounds in a game five victory. The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area

2006-2007

In 78 regular season games (all starts), Ilgauskas averaged 11. 9 points, 7. 7 rebounds and 1. 3 blocks per game. Ilgauskas scored a regular season high of 27 points against the Boston Celtics on January 13, 2007. The Boston Celtics are an American professional Basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, playing in the Atlantic Division of the Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He his career high with 12 offensive rebounds versus the Philadelphia 76ers on November 25, 2006 and became the franchise leader in offensive rebounds against the Toronto Raptors on December 6, 2006. The Philadelphia 76ers (also known as the Sixers for short are a professional Basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Toronto Raptors are a professional Basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Ilgauskas tied his career high with seven assists on January 19, 2007 against the Denver Nuggets. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado.

In 20 playoff games he upped his scoring to 12. 6 points per game and rebounds to 9. 7 per game, but his blocked shots were reduced to 0. 80 per game. In the first round against the Washington Wizards, Ilgauskas averaged 19 points and 11 rebounds per game including a playoff high of 24 points in a game three victory and a playoff high 19 rebounds in a game four victory. Ilgauskas averaged a team high 10. 3 rebounds in the 2007 Finals versus the San Antonio Spurs. The 2007 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 2006-07 National Basketball Association season, and was the conclusion of the 2007 NBA Playoffs. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional Basketball team based in San Antonio Texas.

2007-2008

In 73 regular season games (all starts) Ilgauskas averaged 14. 1 points, a career high 9. 3 rebounds (3. 6 offensive), and 1. 6 blocks. He had a season high 29 points on March 26, 2008 against the New Orleans Hornets and scored 20+ points in 16 games. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The New Orleans Hornets are a professional Basketball team based in New Orleans Louisiana, United States. Ilgauskas had a season high 18 rebounds in the season opener against the Dallas Mavericks and has had double-digit rebounds in 34 games. The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are the professional Basketball team of the National Basketball Association based in Dallas Texas He had a season high six blocked shots against the Utah Jazz on November 16, 2007. The Utah Jazz is a professional Basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. On January 23, 2008, Ilgauskas scored 24 points on a perfect 10-for-10 from the field in a 121-85 win over the Washington Wizards. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [3]

On March 16, 2008, Ilgauskas returned to action after missing seven games due to a back injury scoring 16 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a win over the Charlotte Bobcats. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Charlotte Bobcats are a professional Basketball team based in Charlotte North Carolina. [4]

Records, milestones and honors

Personal life

Ilgauskas is an active member of the community in Cleveland. He and other teammates often visit sick children at the Cleveland Clinic, and he donates signed shoes, basketballs and other paraphernalia to good causes. The Cleveland Clinic (formally known as the Cleveland Clinic Foundation) is a multispecialty academic medical center located in Cleveland, Ohio, Ilgauskas is also a fan of Manchester United FC. [8] On February 14, 2007 Ilgauskas' wife Jennifer went into early labor and delivered stillborn twins, a boy and a girl. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Childbirth (also called labour, birth, partus or parturition) is the culmination of a Human Pregnancy or A stillbirth occurs when a Fetus which has died in the Uterus or during labor or delivery exits a Woman 's body Ilgauskas called it the toughest thing he had ever experienced. [9]

Notes

  1. ^ NBA.com 2007-08 Player Survey: Height
  2. ^ Zydrunas Ilgauskas NBA.com bio
  3. ^ - NBA.com
  4. ^ Big return for big men in Cavs' win over Bobcats
  5. ^ Revised Defensive Composite Score - NBA player defensive ratings
  6. ^ - Career Leaders and Records for Offensive Rebounds
  7. ^ - Career Leaders and Records for Blocks
  8. ^ Cavaliers Host a Special Holiday Party for Patients at the Children’s Hospital at The Cleveland Clinic
  9. ^ Ilgauskas returns to Cavs after family loss. NBCSports. com (2007-02-25). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Retrieved on 2007-02-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed

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Persondata
NAMEIlgauskas, Žydrūnas
ALTERNATIVE NAMESIlgauskas, Zydrunas
SHORT DESCRIPTIONNBA Cleveland Cavalier basketball player
DATE OF BIRTHJune 5, 1975
PLACE OF BIRTHKaunas, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kaunas ( ˈkoʊnəs is the second largest City in Lithuania and a former temporary capital. The Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic (Lietuvos Tarybų Socialistinė Respublika Литовская Советская Социалистическая Республика The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
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