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June 17, 2008
Tokyo Declaration
Tokyo Declaration

Document between Russia and Japan, May 5, 1986.

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Tags: tokyo, japan, kuril, russia
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October 18, 2005
Jarkov Mammoth

Finding the remains of the prehistoric giant mammoth in the far reaches of northern Siberia is not an unusual occurrence. Bones and tusks reveal themselves when the permafrost thaws. However, the discovery of an intact mammoth is something for scientists to get excited about.

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Tags: siberia, wooly mammoth
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October 11, 2005
Chechnya; Land of Conflict

Republic of Chechnya and Russia; ancient ethnic conflict in modern times.

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Tags: chechnya, war
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December 17, 2001
Dagestan - Islamic Center and War Zone
Dagestan - Islamic Center and War Zone

Dagestan Republic, the war with Chechyna and the battle for ancient Islamic homeland.

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Tags: dagestan, chechyna, war, islam
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June 14, 2001
Weather Across Russia
Weather Across Russia

Check current conditions and forecasts for several Russian cities.

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Tags: weather, forecasts, russia
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February 13, 2001
Doukhobors of Russia
Doukhobors of Russia

Part II of this feature

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Tags: doukhobors, russia, canada, native people
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February 9, 2001
Doukhobors of Russia
Doukhobors of Russia

The origins, persecution and emigration to Canada of the Russian religious sect known as the Doukhobors. A direct result of Nikon's reforms and resulting Church schism, learn about their beliefs and culture.

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Tags: doukhobors, russia, canada, native people
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