RBTH correspondent Inna Fedorova takes a look at the history and significance of the accessory bag in Russia, from early examples found by archeologists to modern-day favorites, from functional Soviet ...

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In the USSR, literally everyone used an 'avoska.' These days, this humble string bag has made a comeback as a global fashion trend. What is its secret? Every person in the Soviet Union carried an ...