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CFP: Static Websites for Scholarly Editions (SI Code4Lib)
by joris.van.zundert 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Dear colleagues, We hope you may find the below call for papers to your interest. Kind regards -/-Joris van Zundert # Call for papers for a special issue of Code4lib # Static websites for scholarly editions and other publications in the Humanities Static websites are increasingly recognized as a sustainable solution for digital editions and other scholarly publications in the Humanities. They are broadly defined as applications that do not rely, or rely only minimally, on server-side processing; some definitions restrict static websites to applications that are free of JavaScript; others embrace its use for complex client-side generation. While static websites offer durability and ease of maintenance, they may present limitations in functionality and scalability. We frame the question of static publi-/-cations within the discussion about minimal computing in digital humanities and sustainability of research outputs as a research data management practice. This special issue will consist of short reports (1,000–2,000 words) on practical experiences and lessons learned when developing, maintaining, or refactoring digital editions and other types of research outputs as static publications. Contributions may address project-specific solutions, generic workflows, automation strategies, institutional approaches, and more. Contributions from any practitioner working on digital publication are welcome, regardless of the stage or sophistication of the publication's development. This includes boutique, shoestring publications created by PhD students or early-career researchers who may lack financial or technical support and resources, as well as large-scale projects that rely on institutional backing, development teams, practices, and infrastructure. We encourage authors to make their code and data related to their submission, or a sample of them, available in FAIR compliant repositories (e.g., Zenodo) and link to it from their article. While the emphasis is on hands-on reporting, reflective position papers discussing the definitions, sustainability, and technical or conceptual boundaries of "the static" are also welcome. Reports may describe unpublished work as well as work that has been published or presented elsewhere. ## Paper submission First, authors will submit a 500-word abstract. Five weeks later, they will submit a first complete draft (1,000-2,00 words), followed by the final draft four weeks after that. The papers will be published as a thematic special issue in the Code4Lib journal approximately six months after the abstract is submitted. All submissions will undergo peer review by the guest editors and the editors of the journal to ensure that all contributions align with the focus of the special issue and meet the journal’s quality criteria. For the complete guide on how to format the articles, please see: https://journal.code4lib.org/article-guidelines. ## Important dates * Abstract submission (500 words): 17.04.2026 * First draft (1,000–2,000 words): 22.05.2026 * Final draft (1,000–2,000 words): 19.06.2026 * Publication: autumn 2026 ## Guest editors * Peter Dängeli (University of Bern) * Chiara Martignano (University of Padua) * Matteo Romanello (University of Zurich) * Elena Spadini (University of Bern) * Joris van Zundert (Huygens Institute) -/- -- Dr. Joris J. van Zundert Researcher & Developer in Humanities Computing Dept. of Computational Literary Studies / DHLab Huygens Institute for the History of the Netherlands Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences joris.van.zundert(a)huygens.knaw.nl @jorisvanzundert +31624461051 http://jorisvanzundert.net/ https://www.huygens.knaw.nl/en/medewerkers/joris-van-zundert-2/ visiting address Oudezijds Achterburgwal 185 1012 DK Amsterdam The Netherlands postal address P.O. Box 10855 1001 EW Amsterdam The Netherlands -- Jack Sparrow: I thought you were supposed to keep to the code. Mr. Gibbs: We figured they were more actual guidelines. (Pirates of the Caribbean) I wonder, Joe thought, if we might be one of the last generations to think of a fox as Reynard. (Terry Pratchett, The Shepherd's Crown.)

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Digital Humanities in Kyrgyzstan: Practices, Challenges, and Emerging Projects
by Dinara Gagarina 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to the second seminar in *the series on the digital history of Central Asia and the South Caucasus <https://www.osteuropa.phil.fau.de/digital-history-seminars/>,* jointly organized by the Chair of Modern and Eastern European History FAU and Max Weber Stiftung Georgia Branch Office. The seminar will be held on *March 12, 14:00 CET* | 17:00 Yerevan & Tbilisi | 18:00 Tashkent & Almaty | 19:00 Bishkek online in Zoom. Language: English. Topic: *Digital Humanities in Kyrgyzstan: Practices, Challenges, and Emerging Projects.* Invited expert: *Dr. Daniyar Karabaev*, American University of Central Asia, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Registration and Zoom-link: https://fau.zoom-x.de/meeting/register/SkVB__FPTnedWLpt4KhNxA *Abstract: *Over the past two decades, Digital Humanities has become an established field within global humanities research, bringing computational methods and digital tools into the study of history, culture, and society. In Kyrgyzstan, however, the systematic use of digital methods in the humanities is a relatively recent development. This presentation offers an overview of the current state of Digital Humanities and digital history in Kyrgyzstan, with particular attention to academic teaching, research practices, and institutional initiatives. Drawing on experiences from the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), the talk introduces the development of formal coursework in Digital Humanities, including the country’s first introductory course in the field and discusses how digital methods are integrated into disciplines such as history, anthropology, folklore studies, and Manas studies. The presentation also highlights selected projects, including the digital analysis of contemporary Manas narratives, digital mapping of historical and cultural heritage sites, and ongoing efforts to digitize manuscript and oral collections. By situating these initiatives within broader international Digital Humanities debates, the presentation reflects on conceptual challenges, methodological choices, and future directions for digital scholarship in Kyrgyzstan, emphasizing the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and open-access digital resources. All interested parties are most welcome to this talk. More information: https://www.osteuropa.phil.fau.de/digital-history-seminars/ Best regards, Dinara Gagarina --- Dr. Dinara Gagarina Research Associate Chair of Eastern European History, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Bismarckstraße 12, 91054 Erlangen, Germany https://www.osteuropa.phil.fau.de/person/dinara-gagarina dinara.gagarina(a)fau.de Research Associate Digital History and Information Systems, Herder Institute for Historical Research on East Central Europe – Institute of the Leibniz Association Gisonenweg 5-7 35037 Marburg Head of Digital Humanities Major Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Budva, Montenegro Co-Founder DH CLOUD Community (Community of Russian-Speaking Digital Humanists Worldwide) https://dhcloud.org, https://t.me/dhcloud mail(a)dhcloud.org

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Save the Date - Transforming Audiovisual Collection Search in the Age of AI
by Golnaz Sarkar Farshi 09 Mar '26

09 Mar '26

Save The Date **Transforming Audiovisual Collection Search in the Age of AI** Based on the Data Challenge “Let’s Make a Cinephile Search Tool!” [1] by the Data Competence Center HERMES, in cooperation with Digital Cinema-Hub and the NECS working group “Digital Methods” Dear colleagues, We are delighted to invite you to the pre-conference workshop of the NECS Conference 2026 on June 17, 2026, at Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier (2pm to 6pm). The workshop will feature two sessions. In the first session, the three winning teams of HERMES’ data challenge will present the extraordinary tools they have developed for the multimodal search of audiovisual collections. They will discuss their results, their working processes, and the problems they tackled to achieve these impressive outcomes. In the second half of the workshop, we invite you to join a panel discussion on the current needs of audiovisual archives and collections, and how the newly developed tools can be implemented to meet those needs. We will conclude the workshop with drinks and nibbles, providing an opportunity to continue our discussions into the evening. As room capacity is limited, attendance will be restricted to registered participants. Please save the date and stay tuned for the detailed workshop program and registration link, which will be shared via the usual newsletters toward the end of April. We are very excited to honor the talented winners of the challenge and to welcome you to what promises to be an inspiring and engaging event. Organized by the data competence center HERMES (MCDCI, University of Marburg, funded by BMFTR) and the project Digital Cinema-Hub (Universities of Marburg, Mainz and Frankfurt, funded by VW-foundation), in cooperation with NECS working group „Digital Methods“. [1] https://hermes-hub.de/forschen/datachallenges/challenges/challenge-2025.html

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Summer School in Digital Humanities in Pisa
by Enrica Salvatori 06 Mar '26

06 Mar '26

Dear Colleagues, We want to confirm that registration is still open for the annual Summer School in Digital Humanities, hosted by the LabCD-UNIPI in Pisa. The deadline for submitting applications is April 15, 2026. Dates: May 25 – May 30, 2026 Language of Instruction: English Registration Fee: €500 Further details and the detailed program can be seen at the Summer School site: https://www.unipi.it/didattica/corsi/summer-schools/digital-tools-for-human… As in the past, the Summer School will maintain a hybrid format to accommodate a diverse range of participants. Attendees may choose to participate in person or join remotely via the Microsoft Teams platform. The program is designed for scholars, researchers, and students interested in acquiring foundational knowledge and practical experience with digital tools currently shaping the humanities. The 2026 curriculum will focus on essential methodologies in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Digital Philology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in humanities research. The Summer School (organized by Enrica Salvatori and Vittore Casarosa) is held under the patronage of CLARIN (European Research Infrastructure for Language Resources and Technology), AIUCD (Associazione per l'Informatica Umanistica e la Cultura Digitale) and AIPH (Associazione Italiana di Public History) We invite all interested parties to register before the application deadline. Further details regarding the program and registration process can be obtained through the official UNIPI Summer Schools channels (see link above). Hoping to see you in May, best regards, Enrica and Vittore

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Save the Date - Transforming Audiovisual Collection Search in the Age of AI
by Golnaz Sarkar Farshi 06 Mar '26

06 Mar '26

Save The Date **Transforming Audiovisual Collection Search in the Age of AI** Based on the Data Challenge "Let's Make a Cinephile Search Tool!" [1] by the Data Competence Center HERMES, in cooperation with Digital Cinema-Hub and the NECS working group "Digital Methods" Dear colleagues, We are delighted to invite you to the pre-conference workshop of the NECS Conference 2026 on June 17, 2026, at Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier (2pm to 6pm). The workshop will feature two sessions. In the first session, the three winning teams of HERMES' data challenge will present the extraordinary tools they have developed for the multimodal search of audiovisual collections. They will discuss their results, their working processes, and the problems they tackled to achieve these impressive outcomes. In the second half of the workshop, we invite you to join a panel discussion on the current needs of audiovisual archives and collections, and how the newly developed tools can be implemented to meet those needs. We will conclude the workshop with drinks and nibbles, providing an opportunity to continue our discussions into the evening. As room capacity is limited, attendance will be restricted to registered participants. Please save the date and stay tuned for the detailed workshop program and registration link, which will be shared via the usual newsletters toward the end of April. We are very excited to honor the talented winners of the challenge and to welcome you to what promises to be an inspiring and engaging event. Organised by the data competence center HERMES (MCDCI, University of Marburg, funded by BMFTR) and the project Digital Cinema-Hub (Universities of Marburg, Mainz and Frankfurt, funded by VW-foundation), in cooperation with NECS working group "Digital Methods". [1] https://hermes-hub.de/forschen/datachallenges/challenges/challenge-2025.html

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CfP: AVI 2026 Workshop – Visualising Knowledge, Navigating Uncertainty
by Andrew Richardson 06 Mar '26

06 Mar '26

CFP: AVI 2026 Workshop Visualising Knowledge, Navigating Uncertainty Human–AI Collaboration in Historical Knowledge Graph Systems A workshop at AVI 2026, Venice, Italy — June 8 or 9, 2026 Workshop page: https://flowstatesstudio.com/events/events-avi-workshop/ Important Dates Submission deadline: March 29, 2026 Notification of acceptance: April 10, 2026 Workshop: June 8 or 9, 2026 Submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-0PlRou58a0PhBNNAtkrgnF3JOOjInUD… We invite researchers and practitioners from HCI, data visualisation, digital humanities, cultural heritage, AI systems, design research, and related fields to participate in a workshop exploring how human–AI collaboration is reshaping the production and interpretation of historical knowledge graphs. As AI systems increasingly structure complex historical datasets, the role of human expertise is shifting from correcting machine errors to critically interpreting AI-generated knowledge structures. This workshop revisits the concept of the Social Machine, examining how visualisation and interface design can support epistemic transparency, uncertainty representation, and human–AI co-navigation of knowledge systems. The workshop will include short position statements, collaborative design challenges, and discussion aimed at shaping a new research agenda. ========================== 18th International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces June 8–12, 2026, Venice ========================== Andrew Richardson School of Design Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK andrew.richardson(a)northumbria.ac.uk Alex Butterworth Senior Research Associate University of Sussex / Science Museum

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Fwd: Historical Network Analysis Collection: Call for Chapters
by Jiří Kocián 06 Mar '26

06 Mar '26

Dear EADH community, Below, I am sharing the CfP for contributions to an edited collection in Historical Network Analysis. Best regards, Jiri Kocian EADH Secretary _____ Dear EADH team, I hope you’re keeping well. I’m just emailing to share details for an edited collection in Historical Network Analysis The call for chapters is now open, with a deadline for abstracts of Friday 13th March. I’ve attached a PDF version of the CfP for sharing on social media and in newsletters etc., which can also be found in text format below. Further details or queries can be made to myself and Dr. Grace Di Meo at [ mailto:[email protected] | interlocked.universe(a)gmail.com ] . Many thanks for your time. Best wishes, Caitlin ——— Historical Network Analysis: Applications and New Directions Under contract with Bloomsbury Academic In his canonical book, Linked , Albert-László Barabási explored the history and prevalence of networks in the world, predicting that “network thinking is poised to invade all domains of human activity and most fields of human inquiry… aimed at approaching our interlocked universe.” Often influenced by methodologies from the social sciences, this ‘network thinking’ and an interest in the use of digital and computational tools within the humanities continues to flourish. More recently, this has fostered a growing demand to expand on how such interdisciplinary approaches can provide fresh insights into historical narratives. This edited collection will explore the methods and applications of social network analysis (SNA) within historical contexts, offering compelling demonstrations – both quantitative and qualitative – of historical SNA in practice. Following an introductory chapter that provides an overview into core concepts and methodologies of SNA, individual chapters will apply these methods to real-world case studies and demonstrate the ways SNA offers new angles into historical questions. We invite abstracts of 300-500 words for chapters up to 7,500 words . Chapters should focus on applying social network analysis to historical research, applying quantitative and qualitative methods and/or approaches. These may include but are not limited to: - working with network data; - network centrality; - community detection; - network evolution; - network data visualisation; - modelling/simulating networks; - and combining network analysis with other methodologies (such as GIS or linguistics). While all historical contexts will be considered, given existing accepted contributions to the collection as a result of a conference, a preference will be made for chapters focusing on regions outside of Europe and North America. Abstracts should include details of the methods applied, the historical period studied, and the source or data type used. Submissions should also include a working title and a brief author biography (max. 150 words). We welcome abstracts from researchers of all career levels and pathways. Please direct submission materials or any queries to Dr. Grace Di Méo and Dr. Caitlin Burge at [ mailto:[email protected] | interlocked.universe(a)gmail.com ] . Deadline for abstract submissions: Friday 13th March , 2026. Since this collection is under contract, priority will be given to early submissions. There will also be a quick turnaround from chapter acceptance to submission; we anticipate production to begin in mid-2026. Dr Caitlin Burge Taighdeoir Iardhochtúireachta | Postdoctoral Researcher STEMMA: Systems of Transmitting Early Modern Manuscript Verse, 1475-1700 Scoil an Bhéarla agus na nEalaíon Cruthaitheach School of English and Creative Arts Recent Publications Burge, Caitlin. ‘The King’s Gatekeeper: Thomas Cromwell, Epistolary Networks, and Power Structures at the Tudor Court, January–July 1540.’ Huntington Library Quarterly 86, no. 2 (2024): pp. 257 – 281. DOI: [ https://doi.org/10.1353/hlq.2023.a936418 | https://doi.org/10.1353/hlq.2023.a936418 ] Burge, Caitlin. 'Fragmentation and Disruption: Ranking Cut-Points in Epistolary Networks and the Court of Henry VIII.' Journal of Historical Network Research 10, no.1 (2024): pp. 122 - 149. DOI: [ https://doi.org/10.25517/jhnr.v10i1.99 | https://doi.org/10.25517/jhnr.v10i1.99 ] Burge, Caitlin. 'Mapping the Archives: Epistolary Networks and the State Papers of England, 1523-1540.' International Journal of Humanities and Arts Computing 18, no.1 (2024): pp. 95-108. DOI: [ https://doi.org/10.3366/ijhac.2024.0323 | https://doi.org/10.3366/ijhac.2024.0323 ] [ https://x.com/CaitlinBurge95 | Twitter ] | [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-burge-9887a019b | LinkedIn ] | [ https://bsky.app/profile/caitlinburge.bsky.social | Bluesky ] [ https://www.universityofgalway.ie/ ] [ https://www.universityofgalway.ie/ ] Uimhir Carthanachta Cláraithe/Registered Charity Number 20002107

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Reminder: Call for contributions - Living Book about History
by Enrico Natale 04 Mar '26

04 Mar '26

Dear colleagues, ‘Living Books about History <https://www.livingbooksabouthistory.ch/en/>’ is a diamond open access collection of digital anthologies on current research topics. Each volume will feature an essay written by the editors as well as a selection of annotated texts and research resources. These contributions may include online resources such as open access articles, images, films, websites, or sound recordings. ‘Living Books about History’ showcases noteworthy and hitherto neglected scientific publications and sources on current topics. The selection made by the editors serves as a filter that distinguishes remarkable contributions from the mass of information available online. The project aims to reinforce the principles of ‘Open Science’. The 12 volumes published to date are available online, in both English and a second language. See for instance Toward an Expanded History of Television <https://www.livingbooksabouthistory.ch/en/book/towards-an-expanded-history-…>, Histories of the Internet and the Web <https://livingbooksabouthistory.ch/en/book/histories-of-the-internet-and-th…>, Women, Gender and Computing <https://livingbooksabouthistory.ch/en/book/women-gender-and-computing> or Material Histories of Paper <https://livingbooksabouthistory.ch/en/book/material-histories-of-paper> Types of Proposals Expected: infoclio.ch <http://infoclio.ch/> is launching a new series of ‘Living Books about History’ in 2026. The collection publishes research primarily in the field of historical sciences but welcomes diverse perspectives from other disciplinary fields. Proposals may address a variety of topics, without chronological, or geographical restrictions. The selected sources and scientific papers shed light on the respective research topics from different perspectives. ‘Living Books about History’ can have different objectives, such as providing a historiographical overview of a research trend, defining the contours of a new area of study, offering an introduction to a topic, illustrating different ways of interpreting a specific corpus of sources, or analyzing the challenges of a paradigm shift. Format of ‘Living Books about History’: Each volume consists of an original introduction of 20,000 to 40,000 characters and a selection of 20 to 30 resources already available online, accompanied by a brief commentary. Each volume is assigned a DOI and an ISBN. Submission of Proposals: This call for proposals is open to advanced researchers. We welcome proposals for volumes in the form of an abstract of no more than 4,000 characters outlining the theme and focus of the project, 2-3 examples of online resources to be included in the anthology, and a short CV of the editors. Proposals may be submitted in English, French, or German. The deadline for submitting proposals is March 20, 2026. Notification of accepted proposals will be sent on April 2, 2026. Please send proposals by email to: livingbooks(a)infoclio.ch <mailto:[email protected]> Accepted anthologies will be published during the summer and fall of 2026. The costs of editing and online publication will be covered in full by infoclio.ch <http://infoclio.ch/> (Diamond Open Access). If the text is written in a language other than English, editors are invited to participate in fundraising for translation. Full call: https://www.infoclio.ch/en/appel-%C3%A0-propositions-living-books-about-his… <https://www.infoclio.ch/en/appel-%C3%A0-propositions-living-books-about-his…> Contact: ‘Living Books about History’ is a publishing project of infoclio.ch <http://infoclio.ch/>, the Swiss professional portal for historical sciences. infoclio.ch <http://infoclio.ch/> is an institute of the Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences (SAGW). Questions can be addressed to Enrico Natale: enrico.natale(a)infoclio.ch <mailto:[email protected]> Enrico Natale infoclio.ch Gutenbergstrasse 37 3011 Bern Tel: +41 31 311 75 72 Abonnez-vous à la newsletter <https://www.infoclio.ch/fr/newsletter> d’infoclio.ch Follow infoclio.ch on Mastodon <https://fedihum.org/@infoclio> À découvrir: Perspectives on the History of Forecasting <https://www.chronos-verlag.ch/public-download/4873> Histoire et informatique #24, 2025.

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Seminars in Digital and Public Humanities, March-June 2026
by Emmanuela Carbé 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

(with apologies for cross-posting) Dear digital humanists, We are delighted to announce the new series of the "Seminars in Digital and Public Humanities". All seminars take place at the VeDPH Lab, Palazzo Malcanton Marcorà, from 5:00 - 6.30 p.m.(CET-CEST) and can be attended either in person or online. For additional information: Event: Seminars in Digital and Public Humanities - Unive <https://www.unive.it/data/33113/2/112580> Programme: 18 March - James Coleman (University of Pittsburgh) Networks and Books of Islands in the Early Modern Mediterranean 15 April - Laura Leuzzi (Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen) New Media and Motherhood: New Glances 13 May - Fabrizio Nevola (University of Exeter) Making the Renaissance Public: apps, digital reconstruction and issues of interpretation 17 June - Herman Cappelen (University of Hong Kong) AI and Universities: Extinction or Transformation? Best wishes Emmanuela Carbé (on behalf of the VeDPH) -- Emmanuela Carbé Associate professor Venice Centre for Digital and Public Humanities Dipartimento di Studi Umanistici Università Ca' Foscari Venezia Palazzo Malcanton Marcorà Dorsoduro 3484/D, Calle Contarini 30123 Venezia, Italia

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Code & Culture talk (17.11): Analyzing Nature-Culture Entanglements at Scale (Burghardt)
by Digital Humanities Potsdam 03 Mar '26

03 Mar '26

Dear colleagues, The Digital Humanities Network at the University of Potsdam cordially invites you to the next lecture in the 'Code & Culture' talk series. This semester, we will have a special focus on digital environmental humanities, preparing the ground for our "Environments in and as Networks" Hackathon (Potsdam, 15-17.04.2026; more details and registration: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/digital-humanities/events/environmental-digit…) Our first guest is *Manuel Burghardt* (University of Leipzig), with a talk titled "*Analyzing Nature-Culture Entanglements at Scale: The Case for Computational Environmental Humanities*/"/*//*(full abstract here <https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/digital-humanities/activities/code-culture-le…>). The lecture will take place on* Monday 17 November** 2025*, 17:00 (CET), online via Zoom. Please register here to get the Zoom link: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/digital-humanities/activities/code-culture-le…. Best wishes, DH Network Potsdam +++ *Netzwerk für Digitale Geisteswissenschaften der Universität Potsdam* /Potenzialbereich an der Philosophischen Fakultät/ Web: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/digital-humanities Mail: digital-humanities(a)uni-potsdam.de Sprecher:innen: Prof. Dr. Birgit Schneider, Prof. Dr. Peer Trilcke Wissenschaftlicher Koordinator: Dr. Luca Giovannini Board des Netzwerks: Dr. Anna Busch, Prof. Dr. Annette Gerstenberg, Prof. Dr. Katharina Wesselmann, Prof. Dr. Miriam Rürup, Prof. Dr. Anja Schwarz, Prof. Dr. Ilja A. Seržant +++

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