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A Russian emigrant was detained as he attempted to reach the USA from France on a raft after being denied asylum there. He claims he was persecuted in Russia.
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After Gerard Depardieu's entry into the Russian wine market, and recent legalisation of Georgian imports, Pierre Richard has entered Russia's growing wine market.
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A new law in France which allows same-sex couples to marry has not been embraced by the Russian government. Netizens weigh up the pros and cons of homosexuality.
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French actress Brigitte Bardot has threatened to apply for Russian citizenship over an incident in which two elephants are to be put down at a circus in Lyon.
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In response to a threatened increase in taxes, the famous actor has renounced his French citizenship, and is debating citizenship of Russia, Belgium, or Montenegro.