literature, Russia, proverbs, even while dying the snake doesn't let go the herb, with poem by Alexander Sumarokov, copper engraving, early 19th century, State Historical Museum, Moscow, proverb, corruption, clerk trading with death, Russian Empire, Europe, historic, historical, people, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared

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