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Leonid Gaidai's broad public recognition is due to his contribution to film and comedy. He was a Soviet film director, screenwriter, actor and artist. Gaidai is best known for his comedies, which often feature slapstick and satire. His most famous films include "Operation Y and Shurik's Other Adventures" (1965), "The Diamond Arm" (1968), and "Ivan Vasilievich: Back to the Future" (1973).