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Sochi public council to discuss environmental issues of 2014 Games

The meeting will gather the region's lawmakers, members of the local Public Chamber and prominent public figures

03:32 16/03/2010

The Public Council which oversees preparations for 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games will gather on Tuesday to address environmental issues.

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