Briton detained in southern Russia
A Briton has been arrested in southern Russia for travelling without a visa.
Michael Rix was detained by authorities in Volgograd, about 550 miles southeast of Moscow, British embassy officials said today.
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Michael Rix was detained by authorities in Volgograd, about 550 miles southeast of Moscow, British embassy officials said today.
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