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Two Weddings and the Rouble

In the Russian town of Yaroslavl', 200 miles north-east of Moscow, most people have not received wages or pensions for months, and the regional governor has prevented farm and factory goods leaving the area. But despite a national crisis, which has seen food prices treble, Katya Titova, a young unemployed woman, and businessman Yuri Tarakanov are preparing for their respective marriages. Tim Whewell reports from a town in the grip of economic meltdown and hears from the local community, who talk about Russia's future.

English
  • Originally Aired November 14, 1998
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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