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    Russian Journalists

    Contract-style killings of more than 13 journalists have taken place in Russia since Vladmimir Putin came to power there. More than 43 have been killed in the last 15 years. Ruth Seymour talks about free speech, press and cultural freedoms in Russia with experts in media and Russian society .

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    By Ruth Seymour • Nov 14, 2006 • 1 min read

    Contract-style killings of more than 13 journalists have taken place in Russia since Vladmimir Putin came to power there. More than 43 have been killed in the last 15 years. Ruth Seymour talks about free speech, press and cultural freedoms in Russia with experts in media and Russian society.

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      Ruth Seymour

      former General Manager

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