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Restorers Clean “Bronze Horseman” in St. Petersburg

17:37 26/05/2012

It takes one metric ton of water and ten liters of liquid detergent to wash the monument to Peter the Great, also known as the “Bronze Horseman,” in St. Petersburg. This RIA Novosti video shows restorers cleaning the monument.

Paratroopers Deploy Radar, Destroy Air Target
15:33 25/05/2012
Russian paratroopers are training on the new Garmon (Accordion) air target acquisition radar system. This RIA Novosti video shows how the new radar system of Russia’s Airborne Force operates.
Hundreds of bikers demand release of Russians outside Iraqi Embassy in Moscow
14:23 25/05/2012
Hundreds of bikers gathered outside the Iraqi Embassy to demand the release of Russian tourists arrested in Iraq. Within the space of 90 minutes over 300 people signed a petition addressed to the Iraqi consul.
Brawl in Ukraine’s Parliament Thwarts Language Bill Consideration
12:07 25/05/2012
A brawl broke out in the Ukrainian Parliament on Thursday ahead of the consideration of a bill designed to expand the use of Russian language in the country.
New Tank Assessment Program Unveiled
20:15 24/05/2012
Russian engineers have unveiled a computer system for assessing the performance of tank crews. This RIA Novosti video shows the system in action.

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Scuffle in Ukraine’s Parliament Thwarts Language Bill Consideration

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A brawl broke out in the Ukrainian Parliament on Thursday ahead of the consideration of a bill designed to expand the use of Russian language in the country, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.

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