Heaviest Snowfall in a Century Hits Moscow

05 February 2013 | Issue 5062

The heaviest snowfall in a century brought Moscow and the surrounding region to a near standstill and left hundreds of people without power, officials said Tuesday.

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Heaviest Snowfall in a Century Hits Moscow

What the Papers Say, June 14, 2013

Today in History, June 14

Activists Fear Repercussions of 'Blasphemy Bill'

Q&A: Siemens Executive Leverages Loyalty and Flexibility

Activists Protest 'Cruel' Animal Rights Bill

G8 Leaders to Press Russia on Syria

Heaviest Snowfall in a Century Hits Moscow