Stalin's Barber

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The story follows Avraham Bahar, an Albanian barber who relocates to Stalinist Russia in search of a better life. His skills earn him a position as Stalin's personal barber, thrusting him into a world of political intrigue and deception. As he navigates the complexities of serving a paranoid dictator, he also encounters various Stalin look-alikes, adding layers of tension and dark humor to his experience. The narrative explores themes of power, identity, and survival in a repressive regime.