Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Russia bids farewell to Yeltsin

The state funeral is taking place in Moscow of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin who died on Monday.
The ceremony is being held at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, which was rebuilt under Mr Yeltsin after being demolished during Soviet rule.
Among those paying respects at his coffin were President Vladimir Putin and former president Mikhail Gorbachev.
Two former US presidents - Bill Clinton and George Bush Snr - were also attending the ceremony

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