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Saturday, 11 February, 2012
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25 Dec 2006

Russia's G8 presidency event of the year – Foreign Ministry

24 Dec 2006

Russia to focus on hydropower and nuclear power generation – presidential aide

21 Dec 2006

Germany ready to take over G8 presidency from Russia – German Foreign Minister

20 Dec 2006

Implementation of Russian and U.S. presidents’ initiatives a foreign policy priority for Russia in 2007 – foreign minister

The residents of St. Petersburg are proud that they will host the G8 summit in 2006

The residents of St. Petersburg are proud that they will host the G8 summit in 2006, the city’s governor, Valentina Matviyenko, said. The choice of the city to host the summit of the world’s most industrialized nations will increase the city’s authority and promote the development of its infrastructure.

Ms. Matviyenko said the city’s previous experience of hosting major international meetings would help ensure proper security standards and avoid any inconvenience for the public.

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