8 July 2003 Editor’s note: Since its launch in September 1999, Gazeta.Ru has established itself as one of Russia’s leading news websites, providing continuous news updates and articles on political events, business and finance, and social issues. Gazeta.Ru has complete editorial independence and does not support any political movements or business interests. A day of mourning has been declared on […]

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