Krasnoyarsk feels like Florence in some ways. It can be admired from lovely observation decks on the hills. There is a picture-perfect river that divides the city, although the Yenisei is three times wider than the Arno. Beautiful natural surroundings literally embrace the residential areas. It takes up to thirty minutes to reach the ski slopes. When locals are asked, "Where is the taiga?", they smile and point to the nearby woods. Russia Loses 2nd Game in Churchill Cup Rugby Tournament
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13.06.2011
The Russian team lost to Italy 19-24 late on Sunday in its second game at the current Churchill Cup rugby tournament in the U.K., RIA Novosti reports.
Russia, which is ranked 19th in the world and will make its World Cup debut this year in New Zealand, lost its first game of the current tournament to Canada
Russia will play against the United States in a game for the fifth place on June 18, while Italy will face Tonga in a game for the third place, and Canada will clash with England in the finals.
The Churchill Cup is an annual rugby union tournament, held in June, which is contested by teams from Canada, England, the United States, and other three invited teams from a wide array of countries.
This year, the invitees include Russia, Italy and Tonga.
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Krasnoyarsk feels like Florence in some ways. It can be admired from lovely observation decks on the hills. There is a picture-perfect river that divides the city, although the Yenisei is three times wider than the Arno. Beautiful natural surroundings literally embrace the residential areas. It takes up to thirty minutes to reach the ski slopes. When locals are asked, "Where is the taiga?", they smile and point to the nearby woods. 
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