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frigid dip

Russian Swimmers Complete Eco-Relay Across Lake Baikal

The swimmers hoped to draw attention to pollution of the world's largest freshwater lake.
'Union State'

Belarus Vote Threatens Rupture in 'Brotherly' Ties With Russia

The biggest upset came last week when Belarus arrested 33 Russians who it said were mercenaries dispatched to stir unrest.
Radioactive 'Time Bomb'

Russia to Remove Hazardous Nuclear Objects Dumped in Its Arctic Waters

From the late 1960s to the late 1980s, about 18,000 radioactive objects were dumped into Russia's remote northern waters.
No way home

Migrants Clash With Russian Police Near Kazakh Border

Thousands of migrant workers have been stranded in Russia since late March when borders closed due to the coronavirus.

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