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‘Kitsch’ souvenirs forced off Moscow’s historic promenade

Published: 08 August, 2008, 05:48


Matryoshka dolls -  typical Russian souvenirs

Moscow's mayor has ordered outdoor artists and souvenir vendors off of the Arbat promenade to make way for an antique book market. It is part of Yuri Luzhkov's plan to restore the historic street to its former glory as a literary haven.

 
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