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Why Ukraine is obsessed with the U.S. sitcom 'Friends'
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Why Ukraine is obsessed with the U.S. sitcom 'Friends'

The comedy show is a classic in the U.S. But it also has a rabid fanbase in Ukraine, more than 4,000 miles from New York City, where ‘Friends’ is set. Here’s why:

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