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09.06.2010, 16:39 1 comment

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27.10.2009, 09:13 4 comments

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28.07.2010, 20:51 7 comments

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25.10.2010, 08:47 2 comments

Trash staring Muscovites in the face

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24.03.2010, 08:27 6 comments

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01.01.2010, 14:32 3 comments

To Russia with love

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Russian landmark in California to stay open

Published: 27 September, 2009, 15:39


Fort Ross (Photo by Michael Vorobiev)

The Californian government has announced that Fort Ross, which was built in 1812 by Russian settlers, will remain open as a state park. The landmark faced closure this year, along with 100 others, due to budget cuts.

 
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