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 | | There are countless additional attractions, from the beautiful crystal of Gus Khrustalny to the work of artisans in Mstyora, from the important industrial sector of Kovrov to the quiet charm of Mezinovsky. |
 | | In the past, Mstyora was well known as an icon-painting center, however, as the Soviet leaders attempted to discourage religion, the market for icons diminished, forcing the painters of Mstyora to turn their skills to painting folk and other themes on lacquered pieces. |
 | | Gus Khrustalny was a so-called “closed” city during the Soviet period. |
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