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Russia expands in the Far East

Published: 13 November, 2009, 11:31
Edited: 13 November, 2009, 23:38


Unknown to the world, Russia has expanded its territory recently. Some 4.5 square kilometers of land have been conquered from the sea in the Far East – with a little help from earthquakes and volcanoes.

 
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