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There Was Not a Penny, but Suddenly a Dime

1 min read·rus. Не было ни гроша, да вдруг алтын · 1872

Brief Overview

The comedy «There Was Not a Penny, but Suddenly a Dime» tells the story of a young man named Ivan Petrovich Balzaminov, who dreams of becoming wealthy and marrying a rich bride. Balzaminov lives with his mother and constantly finds himself in humorous situations due to his attempts to secure a profitable match. Through a series of misunderstandings and coincidences, he indeed finds his happiness and marries a wealthy bride, leading to an unexpected turn in his life.

There Was Not a Penny, but Suddenly a Dime
Date of publication: 24 September 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
———Original title: rus. Не было ни гроша, да вдруг алтын · 1872
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