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Nevsky Express: Ethnology of the police state at work

This story begins in August 13, 2007, in rural Russia somewhere between St. Petersburg and Moscow. A posh railroad train ‘Nevsky Express’ that offers luxury transportation between two Russia’s biggest cities, was heading towards its destination. Suddenly an explosion occurred; four of the train’s cars lost contact with the track and collapsed. Over 60 people were injured during the accident, at least half of them had to spend some time in hospital. Later the investigators claimed that it was a miracle that greater casualties were avoided.

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