After the fall of the Soviet Union, then-Senator Joe Biden spearheaded an effort in Congress to send the beloved show, "Sesame Street", to Russia.
The move was part of a larger aid package designed to help with education reform and win over the hearts and minds of Russian youth.
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Natasha Lance Rogoff, author of the new book "Muppets in Moscow" speaks with ABC News about making the TV show in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union.