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Gary Shteyngart, a Russian-Born Author, Tours Thomas Jefferson’s Home With His Son

Gary Shteyngart, a Russian-Born Author, Tours Thomas Jefferson’s Home With His Son
New York Times Thursday 18 June 2026, 16:21 UTC By Gary Shteyngart and Demetrius Freeman 1 min read
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The author and his son walk toward Thomas Jefferson’s residence at Monticello.

The author and his son walk toward Thomas Jefferson’s residence at Monticello.
Gary Shteyngart (PERSON) Russian (ORG) Tours (LOCATION) Thomas Jefferson’s (PERSON) Monticello (LOCATION)
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