NUMBER 107, MAY 23 - 29, 1995
OLD LOYALTIES STILL LINGER ON
The birthday of Russia's last tasr, Nicholas II, was marked with a procession through the streets of St Petersburg last Friday. The city has a growing movement dedicated to restoring the Russian monarchy. See full story.
Photo: Alexander Belenky. (Large jpg - 34K)
TOP STORIES
- Witnesses unwilling to finger Malyshev
Witnesses called to testify against Alexander Malyshev have refused to link the alleged St Petersburg crime boss with any mafia activities. The stony wall of silence comes in the wake of news that three employees from a city firm who had offered to give evidence against the ganglord have been murdered in the run-up to the long-awaited trial.
- Police halt protest over city waste
Ten Greenpeace activists, including an American and a Briton, were arrested in Moscow in the latest protest against 1,000 tons of deadly toxic waste being held in St Petersburg.
- Angel to conquer the peak of Mount McKinley
Twelve intrepid mountaineers are set to scale Alaska's highest peak -- and leave a souvenir of St Petersburg on the summit.
FEATURE
- We'll meet again and drink to victory! (Photo)
During World War II, some Soviet radar operators used British equipment to secure the skies against German warplanes. One local veteran was so pleased with the Allied technology he has sent a special mesage of thanks to the British. CATHERINE PARTSCH reports.
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