Cafe Set Ablaze in Alleged Race Hate Attack in Russia

A cafe in Petrozavodsk, capital of the republic of Karelia, was set ablaze early Friday, raising suspicions that the attack might be the latest in a series of race hate crimes that swept the region this fall.

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Putin Criticises Karelia Over Ethnic Conflict

Vladimir Putin on Wednesday severely criticised Karelia’s head Sergei Katanandov for having gone on a vacation before a new administration was formed in Kondopoga, a scene of recent ethnic clashes, Itar-Tass news agency reports

Putin expressed hope that Katanandov will learn his lessons for the future.

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