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14 May, 2007 01:21

Polish centre opens in St Petersburg

Polish centre opens in St Petersburg

The first Polish centre in Russia has been opened in St Petersburg. First ladies of Russia and Poland took part in the ceremony – Lyudmila Putina and Maria Kaczynski cut the ribbon at the centre.

Ms Kaczynski said she is happy that the Polish community in the city now has a focal point.

St Petersburg has the only Polish language school in Russia and ties between the city and Poland are strong.

The centre will have a library, a collection of films and will promote Polish culture.

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