Davos an image-making opportunity for Russia
Published: 27 January, 2010, 17:26
Switzerland, Davos: A participant walks in Davos' congress center on January 29, 2009 on the second day of the World Economic Forum. More than 2500 heads of states and governement, ministers, captains of industry and leaders of churches and pressure groups make the annual pilgrimage to the top of Swiss mountain to debate challenges facing the world. (AFP Photo / Fabrice Coffrini)
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