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Gypsies face new battles in Russia

Published: 27 October, 2008, 06:34


A recent report by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance shows Russian attitudes to Roma gypsies have become more hostile in recent years. Many Russians perceive them as criminals and drug dealers, but there are some who are interested in

 
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