Moscow’s Red Square to be closed... one day
Published: 26 February, 2009, 19:12
One of Moscow’s biggest tourist attractions, Red Square, may be closed to the public for several months. Its pavement is in need of a lengthy repair.
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Published: 26 February, 2009, 19:12
One of Moscow’s biggest tourist attractions, Red Square, may be closed to the public for several months. Its pavement is in need of a lengthy repair.