Russia celebrates Independence Day
Published: 12 June, 2009, 13:17
Over two million people are expected to take part in celebrations to mark Russia Day around the country.
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Published: 12 June, 2009, 13:17
Over two million people are expected to take part in celebrations to mark Russia Day around the country.
“It was known to ordinary Russians as Independence Day, but no one could really understand what Russia was independent from.” God bless what Russia does not understand.