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Russia: Discussion of US Captive Nations Resolution

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 @ 23:05 UTC

by Vilhelm Konnander

Countries:: Russia, U.S.A.
Topics:: History, Human Rights, International Relations

Russia Blog recounts a conference at the Russian diplomatic academy (MGIMO) about the 50th anniversary of the US Captive Nations Resolution.

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sarah

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# 2008-07-28 at 0:56 am

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