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Published: 21 February, 2009, 11:14

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It's a holiday weekend in Russia as the country prepares to celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day, and the capital enjoys the Alpine Skiing competition on the Vorobyovy (Sparrow) Hills’ slopes.

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