Nights at the Stray Dog Cafe

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Set against the backdrop of the German bombardment of Leningrad, the story intertwines past and present as the renowned poet Anna Akhmatova seeks refuge in a basement. There, she unexpectedly revisits the vibrant Stray Dog Café, a hub for celebrated Russian artists and intellectuals in the early 20th century. As memories and spirits of the past resurface, the café rekindles its lively essence, bridging the gap between history and the struggles of the present.