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23.10.2007, 05:52
Russia is remembering the victims of one of the deadliest acts of terror in its history – the Moscow Dubrovka theatre siege. On October 23, 2002 terrorists took hostage an audience of over 900 people who'd come to see the musical Nord-Ost.
26.10.2007, 09:20
The official ceremony at the square outside the Dubrovka theatre, held to mourn the victims of the 2002 Moscow theatre siege, has come to an end. In memory of the tragedy one minute's silence was held, 130 white balloons were released into the sky, each r
23.10.2008, 11:21
Terrorism is a word perpetually on the lips of politicians, journalists and the public. In spite of this endless attention to it, the real experience of terrorism, the terror itself, is hard to comprehend – such agony of fear, pain and confusio
02.12.2008, 15:00
Police officers accused of stealing cash and personal possessions from victims of the 2002 Moscow theatre siege are to be tried by a Russian law court. It’s the latest stage in the battle for justice by representatives of the victims’ families.
07.09.2008, 07:26
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Russia marked the fourth anniversary of the Beslan school siege as schools re-opened at the beginning of September. The tragedy left 300 people dead – including 186 children. On September 3, 2004, Russian forces attempte
Published: 26 October, 2008, 21:53
Edited: 26 October, 2010, 23:37
Six years ago almost a thousand children and adults went to watch a musical performance at a Moscow theatre only to be held hostage for two and a half days. The siege eventually claimed 130 lives, including those of 51 children. Some of the survivors are
