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Who adopted Maya during the period of political repression in her early years?
Sulamith Messerer, her aunt
Asaf Messerer, her uncle
Elizaveta Gerdt, her tutor
She was not adopted
Answer
Maya's early years were marked by political repression, during which time she was adopted by her aunt, Sulamith Messerer. This adoption offered her stability and support amidst the challenging circumstances of her early life, facilitating her future achievements as a ballet dancer.
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