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Moscow's grave concerns
Overcrowded cemeteries make it hard for many Russians to bury their loved-ones.
Last Modified: 01 Nov 2009 01:26 GMT

Overcrowded cemeteries in Moscow mean many Russians are finding it difficult to find a space to bury their loved-ones.

The limited amount of space left for new graves means plots now come at a premium  and undertakers are cashing in.

Al Jazeera's Neave Barker reports from Moscow, on the struggle of some Russians to bury their dead.

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