According to a study conducted by the Russian e-book subscription service MyBook, Harry Potter, the protagonist of the eponymous series of books by Joan Rowling topped the ranking of the most beloved characters in children’s books in Russia. The rating was compiled on the eve of the Children’s Day, annually celebrated in Russia on June
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The main goal of the All-Russian action “Please Breathe!” helps to collect stories and preserve the memory of medical workers who are fighting with coronavirus, RIA News reports. The campaign in support of doctors was launched by Russia Today jointly with the Ministry of Health, Associations of Volunteer Centres, and the Volunteer-Medics Movement. Everyone can
Over 10 Billion Rubles for Customer Support Allocated by VTB Bank in Rostov
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