>Ok, there's no way I can make this even remotely on topic. :)
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>I heard from an unreliable source that microwaves have been banned in "Russia" since 1967. They didn't really define what they mean by "Russia". Since there are a bunch of Russian people here, I figured someone would know if it was true.
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>Thanks,
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>Michelle

That's not true. Despite the fact there was just one model of microwave in production in 80s and its price was equal to 1.5 average month salary, there were no other restrictions :). I actually worked at the factory in Moscow which produced those microwaves among other stuff.