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Joy and tears in the Caucasus
By: Masha Medvedkov
Posted: Aug 27 09
Witnessed: 856 times
Regions: Russia
Issues: Armed conflict, Violence
Tags: Abkhazia, independence, South Ossetia
The people of South Ossetia and Abkhazia are celebrating one year since Russia recognized their independence from Georgia. Moscow made the move following Tbilisis assault on South Ossetia last August.
Original source: RussiaToday on Youtube
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