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Church Plans Eco-Complex Near Azov

The Russian Orthodox Church is planning an "environmental" complex complete with a visitor center, climate-controlled greenhouses and a dock for boats near the southern city of Azov.

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'unacceptable activities'

EU Denounces Alleged Russian Hacking Ahead of German Vote

German intelligence pointed the finger at hackers from Russia's "Ghostwriter" group which reportedly specializes in spreading disinformation.
five-year mandate

Putin’s Party Keeps Parliament Supermajority in Controversial Election – Final Results

Critics have claimed mass fraud and tampering during the three-day election.
FACING PRISON

Top Executive of Russia’s Novatek Arrested in U.S. for Tax Fraud

A federal grand jury indicted Mark Gyetvay for hiding assets worth as much as $93 million in offshore accounts between 2005 and 2016.
'most difficult conditions'

5 Climbers Die on Russia’s Mount Elbrus

A blizzard struck a group of 19 climbers at an altitude of over 5,000 meters. 

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