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    Mass protests rock city in Russia’s far east after governor’s arrest

    Mass rallies rocked the city of Khabarovsk, in the far east of Russia, on Saturday, as tens of thousands took to the streets in protest against the arrest of the region's governor on charges of alleged involvement in multiple murders. Local

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    Russian security officer dies in Moscow shooting incident

    An unidentified gunman opened fire outside the Moscow headquarters of Russia's top security agency, killing one officer and wounding five others, officials have said. The Federal Security Service, or FSB, said the assailant was acting alone

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    Painting recovered after world's most casual art thief caught on camera

    Russian police have recovered a painting by prominent artist Arkhip Kuindzhi stolen from a Moscow gallery on Sunday and detained the suspected thief, TASS state news agency said on Monday, citing a police official. A 31-year-old man told police

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    Several dead and many trapped in Russian apartment building gas blast

    As many as 40 people could still be trapped in the rubble of a Russian apartment block that partially collapsed in a gas explosion on Monday, killing at least seven people, according to reports. The blast, thought to have been caused by a gas

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    Breathtaking architecture and a fascinating history: The best places to visit in Russia

    Russia might not be high up on your list of holiday destinations – but it should be. The largest country in the world, it spans 11 time zones over a stretch of 6,000 miles. The vast expanse of land means it’s possible to go from gazing at world famous artefacts to trekking volcanos or being surrounded by history in only a matter of hours.

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    Watch an impatient driver get a lesson in karma

    A driver in Moscow found out to their cost that refusing to wait in line could cost you dearly, as footage captured on dashcam shows the moment an impatient overtake goes horribly wrong. The car with the camera is seen following traffic at a

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    Bizarre moment Lada axle comes off while crossing railway track

    The moment a Lada Niva's axle fell off as it attempted to cross a railway track in Moscow, Russia, has been caught on camera. The video was captured by the dashcam of a vehicle travelling behind the Lada as it slowly moves in traffic as