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Duma Deputy and Bikers Take Plunge for Epiphany

Konstantin Subbotin, a State Duma deputy from the nationalist Liberal Democratic Party, peeled his clothes off late Friday night and jumped into an...
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David Lynch Third to Nominate Putin for Ice Bucket Challenge (Video)

Director David Lynch is the third celebrity to nominate Russian President Vladimir Putin for the Ice Bucket Challenge — so far to no avail.
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Russia Seeks Hefty Jail Terms For Activists in 'New Greatness' Case

Investigators say the group were plotting to overthrow the Russian government. Critics say the prosecution is politically motivated.
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Raids Target Dozens of Jehovah’s Families in Single Russian Region

The Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia accused Russia's security forces of "staggering" cruelty in their raids.

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