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+---
+name: Matryoshka Issue/Task Template
+about: Issues/work items for project Matryoshka
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+# Issues/work items for project Matryoshka
+
+## Description
+
+## Definition of Done / Acceptance Criteria:
+- [ ] ...
+- [ ] Documentation updated
+- [ ] Testing passed
+
+## Dependencies
+- #PR number
+- Other dependencies
+
+## Other Details