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Russian Press at a Glance, Wednesday, December 21, 2011

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Russian Press at a Glance, Wednesday, December 21, 2011

08:35 21/12/2011

A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today

Eleven more bodies recovered after Russian drilling rig capsizes
14:16 19/12/2011
The bodies of 11 more people have been recovered after Russia’s Kolskaya oil rig capsized in the Sea of Okhotsk on December 18, a spokesman for rescuers at the scene said on Monday.
Russian Press at a Glance, Monday, December 19, 2011
08:26 19/12/2011
A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
Four vessels, three aircraft in search for oil rig accident survivors
08:12 19/12/2011
Four vessels, an An-74 plane and two helicopters are involved in search and rescue efforts on Monday after an oil rig overturned in the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia's Far East.
Four dead, 49 missing as Russian oil rig overturns off Sakhalin
14:13 18/12/2011
At least four people have died and 49 are still missing after an oil rig overturned in the Sea of Okhotsk in the Russian Far East, the regional emergencies service reported on Sunday.
No threat to environment after rig accident in Sea of Okhotsk - ministry
09:44 18/12/2011
The accident with a drilling rig that overturned in the Sea of Okhotsk killing at least two people poses no threat to the environment, the regional emergencies service said on Sunday.
Two killed, 14 rescued after drilling rig overturns in Sea of Okhotsk
09:28 18/12/2011
At least two people were killed and another 14 were rescued after a drilling rig with 67 people aboard overturned in the Sea of Okhotsk in the Russian Far East, the local emergency service reported on Sunday.

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