All Posts Tagged With: "Moskovsky Korrespondent"

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Tabloid Owner Explains Why Newspaper Was Shut

Aleksandr Lebedev, the billionaire owner of the closed “Moskovsky Korrespondent” newspaper, comments on the reasons for the paper’s suspension. The paper was closed after publishing a rumor that President Vladimir Putin was marrying gymnast Alina Kabaeva.

May 3, 2008 | Continued
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Newspaper Suspended After Steamy Putin Rumor

A Russian tabloid has been shut down after the paper published a story claiming President Vladimir Putin was marrying a celebrated gymnast.

Apr 20, 2008 | Continued