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Russia: Buddhist monks fight for their monastery
A Buddhist monastery in the Russian Urals is under threat because the company that claims the land wants to mine iron ore. This would bring jobs, but the monks refuse to leave. Public opinion is divided.
- Date 28.12.2017
- Duration 05:20 mins.
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- Related Subjects Vladimir Putin, Russia, Dmitry Medvedev
- Keywords Russia, buddhists, monastery, monks, Katschkanar, Shad Tchup Ling
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