Why do Russians eat potatoes without the skin?

[Laura Kline]

Dear All,
As I understand it, Russians almost never eat potatoes with the skin on.
There even the account of a female prisoner who complained of potato skins
in the prison soup. Does anyone know why this is?
Thanks,
Laura

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