Pizza Hut’s adventure in the Soviet Union was unlike any restaurant opening before or since. It involved a fleet of submarines, a very special pizza topped with tuna and salmon, and a casual dining spot on a mission to change the world.
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This episode was produced by Kelly Jones and Evan Chung, with additional production by Olivia Briley.
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