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Russia’s capital marks City Day

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Published 06 September, 2008, 05:49

Moscow is celebrating its 861st birthday this weekend with organisers planning to hold more than 5,000 festive events.

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Most of them will take place in the city centre, including a students’ parade, various streets performances and sporting competitions.

Moscow was founded in 1147 by Prince Yury Dolgoruky.

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