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Prison Number 5 in the Vologda region for lifers

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Prison Number 5 in the Vologda Region for lifers

19:25 19/11/2009

The Russian Constitutional Court prolonged a moratorium on the death penalty, which is due to expire on January 1, before it is most likely banned completely. The decision was announced on Thursday. During the moratorium, the hardest punishment will be a life sentence. RIA Novosti presents Prison Number 5 in the Vologda region, one of five colonies for prisoners sentenced to life.

Images from the World Cup 2010 playoff match between Slovenia and Russia
18:45 19/11/2009
The lack of off-the-ball movement and individual errors were the main reasons for Russia’s defeat in the second-leg play-off match against Slovenia, according to former national team coach Boris Ignatyev

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