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Stalin Memorial To Be Restored In Russia


A Georgian supporter of Stalin celebrates the dictator's anniversary in his birthplace, Gori (file photo) (epa) April 19, 2006 -- A memorial to former Soviet leader Josef Stalin -- including a life-size statue -- is to be restored in Russia's Krasnoyarsk region.


The memorial was closed in 1961 and in 1995 was almost entirely destroyed in a fire.


An aide to the regional governor says the decision was made at the urging of travel agencies, who believe the memorial will attract tourists.


(Interfax, gazeta.ru)

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