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Published: 12 November, 2009, 09:32
Edited: 12 November, 2009, 21:22


Known as “Russia’s Bavaria” the Republic of Chuvashia is rich in natural resources. However, the region, famous for its agriculture and tractor production, has not managed to escape the global crisis crunch.

 
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