Cold War Kids
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The Soviets Built a Secret Shelter Under Moscow
Artesia's large oil refinery was another thing that made them feel vulnerable to attack in the 60s. One Moscow newspaper criticized Artesians for indoctrinating pupils to the inevitability of war. Johnna doesn't ever remember having to do a nuclear raid test at Abbe. The Soviets built a very elaborate secret shelter underneath Moscow.
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