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Pikalyovo touches on plight of Russia’s ‘monocities’

Published: 17 June, 2009, 14:17


The North western town of Pikalyovo has come to symbolize the towns across Russia for which the collapse of a major industry or employer has meant dire straits for the whole community.

 
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