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Chinese Officials Visit Russia - St. Petersburg

Chinese Officials Visit Russia - St. Petersburg

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on the sidelines of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 19, 2025. Photo by Pang Xinglei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Officials Visit Russia - St. Petersburg

Chinese Officials Visit Russia - St. Petersburg

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller on the sidelines of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 19, 2025. Photo by Liu Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Officials Visit Russia - St. Petersburg

Chinese Officials Visit Russia - St. Petersburg

President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua meets with Pavel Negoitsa, general director of Russia's Rossiyskaya Gazeta, in St. Petersburg, during his visit to Russia on June 20, 2025. Photo by Cao Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Officials Visit Russia - St. Petersburg

Chinese Officials Visit Russia - St. Petersburg

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on the sidelines of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025. Photo by Liu Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Officials Visit Russia - St. Petersburg

Chinese Officials Visit Russia - St. Petersburg

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 20, 2025. Photo by Pang Xinglei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-BLAST-AFTERMATH

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-BLAST-AFTERMATH

(240518) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a gate of the Military Academy of the Signal Corps following a blast, in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 17, 2024. Seven soldiers were injured after a World War II-era munition exploded in the Military Academy of the Signal Corps in St. Petersburg on Friday, Russia's Leningrad Military District said. (Xinhua/An Xiaomeng)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-BLAST-AFTERMATH

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-BLAST-AFTERMATH

(240518) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows ambulances parking near the Military Academy of the Signal Corps in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 17, 2024. Seven soldiers were injured after a World War II-era munition exploded in the Military Academy of the Signal Corps in St. Petersburg on Friday, Russia's Leningrad Military District said. (Xinhua/An Xiaomeng)

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Zoo in Russia celebrates International Women's Day with special tour

STORY: Zoo in Russia celebrates International Women's Day with special tour SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people in a zoo STORYLINE: In celebration of International Women's Day, the Leningrad Zoo in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Friday organized a tour dubbed "May There Be a Mom Forever," giving tourists a chance to interact with animals and learn interesting stories about animal mothers caring for their cubs. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

(240129) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit an interactive exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of lifting the Leningrad blockade in St. Petersburg, Russia, Jan. 28, 2024. The event was held here on Sunday to commemorate the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege. The military siege of Leningrad, known as St. Petersburg today, by Nazi Germany lasted 872 days from Sept. 8, 1941 to Jan. 27, 1944. The Battle of Leningrad went down in history as one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War II. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

(240129) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit an interactive exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of lifting the Leningrad blockade in St. Petersburg, Russia, Jan. 28, 2024. The event was held here on Sunday to commemorate the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege. The military siege of Leningrad, known as St. Petersburg today, by Nazi Germany lasted 872 days from Sept. 8, 1941 to Jan. 27, 1944. The Battle of Leningrad went down in history as one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War II. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

(240129) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child visits an interactive exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of lifting the Leningrad blockade in St. Petersburg, Russia, Jan. 28, 2024. The event was held here on Sunday to commemorate the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege. The military siege of Leningrad, known as St. Petersburg today, by Nazi Germany lasted 872 days from Sept. 8, 1941 to Jan. 27, 1944. The Battle of Leningrad went down in history as one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War II. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

(240129) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit an interactive exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of lifting the Leningrad blockade in St. Petersburg, Russia, Jan. 28, 2024. The event was held here on Sunday to commemorate the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege. The military siege of Leningrad, known as St. Petersburg today, by Nazi Germany lasted 872 days from Sept. 8, 1941 to Jan. 27, 1944. The Battle of Leningrad went down in history as one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War II. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-COMMEMORATION

(240129) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit an interactive exhibition to commemorate the 80th anniversary of lifting the Leningrad blockade in St. Petersburg, Russia, Jan. 28, 2024. The event was held here on Sunday to commemorate the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege. The military siege of Leningrad, known as St. Petersburg today, by Nazi Germany lasted 872 days from Sept. 8, 1941 to Jan. 27, 1944. The Battle of Leningrad went down in history as one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War II. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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St. Petersburg marks 80th anniversary of breaking Leningrad siege

STORY: St. Petersburg marks 80th anniversary of breaking Leningrad siege SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Several ceremonial and memorial events were held here and in the nearby Leningrad region Saturday to commemorate the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege. On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of lifting the Leningrad blockade, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Landmark Stone monument at the Nevsky Pyatachok military-historical complex in St. Petersburg and the Piskarevskoye Memorial Cemetery in Leningrad region. According to St. Petersburg's officials, various events, including commemorative rallies, concerts, lectures, themed exhibitions and interactive projects have been held recently in the city. Some of them started in December last year and would last for months. The military siege of Leningrad by Nazi Germany lasted 872 days from

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RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

(230529) -- LENINGRAD OBLAST, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Contestants prepare at a hot air balloon championship in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, May 27, 2023. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

(230529) -- LENINGRAD OBLAST, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Contestants prepare at a hot air balloon championship in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, May 27, 2023. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

(230529) -- LENINGRAD OBLAST, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Contestants prepare at a hot air balloon championship in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, May 27, 2023. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

(230529) -- LENINGRAD OBLAST, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Contestants prepare at a hot air balloon championship in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, May 27, 2023. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

(230529) -- LENINGRAD OBLAST, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2023 shows hot air balloons at a hot air balloon championship in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

(230529) -- LENINGRAD OBLAST, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2023 shows hot air balloons at a hot air balloon championship in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

(230529) -- LENINGRAD OBLAST, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2023 shows hot air balloons at a hot air balloon championship in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

(230529) -- LENINGRAD OBLAST, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2023 shows hot air balloons at a hot air balloon championship in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

RUSSIA-LENINGRAD OBLAST-HOT AIR BALLOON-CHAMPIONSHIP

(230529) -- LENINGRAD OBLAST, May 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 27, 2023 shows hot air balloons at a hot air balloon championship in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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Zoo in Russia's St. Petersburg hosts event for animal mothers

STORY: Zoo in Russia's St. Petersburg hosts event for animal mothers DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Leningrad Zoo and animals 2. various of "Mothers of the Zoo" theme event STORYLINE: Leningrad Zoo in St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia, held an event themed "Mothers of the Zoo" on Wednesday to introduce mothers in the animal world. Founded in 1865, Leningrad Zoo is the oldest zoo in Russia. Today, it's the second-largest zoo in Russia, with 2,000 animals from 410 species. In the special tour arranged by the zoo, visitors were able to interact with animals, learning how animals take care of their cubs from the animal experts. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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Northern Forest Baja rally kicks off in Russia

STORY: Northern Forest Baja rally kicks off in Russia DATELINE: Feb. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rally STORYLINE: Russia's annual Northern Forest Baja rally kicked off in the Leningrad Region on Thursday. A total of 54 drivers participated in the competition. The racing will last until Feb. 12. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-MEMORIAL ACTIVITY

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-MEMORIAL ACTIVITY

(230128) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children line up to lay flowers at a memorial activity in St. Petersburg, Russia, Jan. 27, 2023. Activities were held here to mark the 79th anniversary of ending the Nazi siege of Leningrad during World War II. Leningrad, known as St. Petersburg today, was besieged by the Nazi troops on Sept. 8, 1941 and the siege was lifted on Jan. 27, 1944. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-MEMORIAL ACTIVITY

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-MEMORIAL ACTIVITY

(230128) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children lay flowers at a memorial activity in St. Petersburg, Russia, Jan. 27, 2023. Activities were held here to mark the 79th anniversary of ending the Nazi siege of Leningrad during World War II. Leningrad, known as St. Petersburg today, was besieged by the Nazi troops on Sept. 8, 1941 and the siege was lifted on Jan. 27, 1944. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-MEMORIAL ACTIVITY

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-MEMORIAL ACTIVITY

(230128) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People line up to lay flowers at a memorial activity in St. Petersburg, Russia, Jan. 27, 2023. Activities were held here to mark the 79th anniversary of ending the Nazi siege of Leningrad during World War II. Leningrad, known as St. Petersburg today, was besieged by the Nazi troops on Sept. 8, 1941 and the siege was lifted on Jan. 27, 1944. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-MEMORIAL ACTIVITY

RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-LENINGRAD BLOCKADE-ANNIVERSARY-MEMORIAL ACTIVITY

(230128) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 27, 2023 shows a scene of a memorial activity in St. Petersburg, Russia. Activities were held here to mark the 79th anniversary of ending the Nazi siege of Leningrad during World War II. Leningrad, known as St. Petersburg today, was besieged by the Nazi troops on Sept. 8, 1941 and the siege was lifted on Jan. 27, 1944. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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Russia holds memorial event to mark WWII Siege of Leningrad

STORY: Russia holds memorial event to mark WWII Siege of Leningrad DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:09 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of interactive performance called "900 Days and Nights" held in the courtyard of State Academic Capella in St. Petersburg STORYLINE: Russia's second largest city St. Petersburg on Friday held the annual "900 Days and Nights" memorial event marking the 79th anniversary of the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad during World War II. The commemoration featured an interactive performance held among military installations in the courtyard of the St. Petersburg State Academic Capella, the oldest Russian professional musical institution. The audience watched the light and sound performance of air raids and bombardments. Newsreel footage of the besieged Leningrad was demonstrated on the facade of the Chapel. Fireworks display was held later in the evening at the Peter and Paul Fortress. The military siege of Leningrad lasted nearly 900

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Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989)

Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989)

Scene Film: Leningrad Cowboys Go America (FL/S 1989) Director: Aki Kaurism

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1941 News of the World Japanese Forces advance on Manilla

1941 News of the World Japanese Forces advance on Manilla

1941 front page News of the World Japanese Forces advance on Manilla and Battle for Libya and Leningrad Date: 28th December 1941

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Daily Telegraph German Army drive on Leningrad and Sebastopo

Daily Telegraph German Army drive on Leningrad and Sebastopo

1941 front page Daily Telegraph German Army drive on Leningrad and Sebastopol and Churchill warns Japan Date: 11th November 1941

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1941 Daily Mail RAF Fighters in Battle for Leningrad

1941 Daily Mail RAF Fighters in Battle for Leningrad

1941 front page Daily Mail RAF Fighters in Battle for Leningrad, U.S. and Japan agree truce pact Date: 15th September 1941

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Chernobyl zone, restricted territory, Chernobyl  Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA

Chernobyl zone, restricted territory, Chernobyl Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA

The October 19, 2019, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA, in abandoned territory in Ukraine, which was evacuated on the April 27th, 1986, day after the most devastating nuclear disaster in history. Chernobyl exclusion zone has also become a magnet for tourists seeking. (CTK Photo/Michal Okla)

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Chernobyl zone, restricted territory, Chernobyl  Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA

Chernobyl zone, restricted territory, Chernobyl Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA

The October 19, 2019, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA, in abandoned territory in Ukraine, which was evacuated on the April 27th, 1986, day after the most devastating nuclear disaster in history. Chernobyl exclusion zone has also become a magnet for tourists seeking. (CTK Photo/Michal Okla)

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Chernobyl zone, restricted territory, Chernobyl  Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA

Chernobyl zone, restricted territory, Chernobyl Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA

The October 19, 2019, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA, in abandoned territory in Ukraine, which was evacuated on the April 27th, 1986, day after the most devastating nuclear disaster in history. Chernobyl exclusion zone has also become a magnet for tourists seeking. (CTK Photo/Michal Okla)

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Chernobyl zone, restricted territory, Chernobyl  Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA

Chernobyl zone, restricted territory, Chernobyl Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA

The October 19, 2019, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Control system of the devices of the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant, SKALA, in abandoned territory in Ukraine, which was evacuated on the April 27th, 1986, day after the most devastating nuclear disaster in history. Chernobyl exclusion zone has also become a magnet for tourists seeking. (CTK Photo/Michal Okla)

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Karel Ancerl, conductor

Karel Ancerl, conductor

Czechoslovak conductor Karel Ancerl conducts Leningrad Philharmonic in Leningrad, USSR, on December 3, 1960. (CTK Photo)

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Putin at war memorial in Kirovsk

Putin at war memorial in Kirovsk

Russian President Vladimir Putin (front R) visits a war memorial in Kirovsk in the Leningrad region on Jan. 18, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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