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20 Questions Russians Should Ask Themselves Before Taking a Selfie

By The Moscow Times

July 8, 2015

As Russia debates how to take a safe selfie, it's important to remember that safety shouldn't be your only concern when taking a picture of yourself.

This article, which originally appeared on The Moscow Times website in 2014, explains what other factors to look out for before you take that shot.

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