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From Dixie to Dzherzinsky: Russia Celebrates Its Dark Past

Reckoning

While the Confederate flag controversy prompted America to reckon with its dark past, Russia prefers celebrating its own.

Cathy Young

Published Jul. 12 2015 12:01AM EDT

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Cathy Young

Cathy Young

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