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  • 2008-09-11
  • By Mart Laar
There is a small village in Georgia, not far away from the city of Gori, that for centuries was called Akhalgori. After Georgia was occupied by Soviet Russia in 1921, some local activist decided to rename it Leningori. After the restoration of Georgian independence, the local people gave the village back its original name.Peaceful life continued till Aug. 10 this year. When Georgian troops left South Ossetia, they were followed by Russian armor and soldiers. After the signing of the ceasefire, villagers hoped that the Russian army would leave and they could continue their normal life. ...
 
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