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Chuvashia – paradise for the disabled

Published: 13 November, 2009, 11:14
Edited: 13 November, 2009, 21:07


The Russian Republic of Chuvashia prides itself on its wide range of social programs, putting a lot of effort into caring for people with different physical abilities.

 
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