21 August 2000 ST. PETERSBURG-The Russian submarine Kursk has become the symbol of an entire nation’s anguish. Since the pride and joy of the Russian navy sank along with 118 sailors in the Barents Sea not far from the Russian Arctic port town of Severomorsk on 12 August, public outrage over perceived government lies and failure to accept outside assistance […]
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