You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: MIDDLE INITIAL V. 
Clue: This current world leader's middle initial V. stands for Vladimirovich

A: vladimir putin
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Q: Category: PASTIMES 
Clue: The FCC assigns call signs, like N8DNR, to use in this hobby

A: ham radio
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Q: Category: ART 
Clue: This American Impressionist formed a close friendship with Degas & posed for his “At the Milliner’s”

A:
mary cassatt
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