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By The Siberian Times team
24 December 2012

Merry Xmas from The Siberian Times

From Siberia in the east of Russia, may we wish you all a Merry Christmas and holiday period, whenever you celebrate it - and wherever you are. 

And happiness and prosperity for the New Year!

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--merry Russian Xmas to you too !!!!
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