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Bread and circuses

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Translation bread and circuses into russian

bread and circuses
The government provided bread and circuses to keep the public happy.
Правительство предоставило хлеба и зрелищ, чтобы удовлетворить общественность.

Definitions

A phrase that refers to superficial means of appeasement, particularly in the context of a government providing entertainment and food to distract the populace from more serious issues or problems.