Russia: April 20, 2003

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 The five pointed Red Star has been the symbol of the Russian armed forces for 85 years this week. Between 1994 and 2002, the star was replaced by the Czarist era double headed eagle. But this never caught on, and the red star has returned, probably for good. 

 

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