Nicotine rush: Western tobacco firms thrive in Russia

Article Abstract:

Western cigarette manufacturers are increasing their marketing and distribution in Russia in hopes of convincing consumers to buy their cigarettes. There are about 80 million smokers in Russia, making it the third-largest market in the world. Western cigarettes have become a status symbol.

Tobacco industry

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Da to Yeltsin: personality and pork-barrelling pay off

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Yeltsin and his economic policies were approved by 53% of the voters in a May 1993 referendum that his critics believed he would lose. Yeltsin used many Western-style campaign tactics to achieve his victory. His political goals are examined.

Elections, Presidents, Yeltsin, Boris, Presidential elections

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Russia's ripper

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Andrei Chikatilo claims to have killed 55 people between 1978 and 1990. Communist rule prevented the police from providing the public with information on the killings when they began.

Cases, Crime, Serial murders, Chikatilo, Andrei

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