Lawmakers Approve Soviet Anthem
From Times Wire Reports
Russia’s upper house of parliament overwhelmingly approved a law adopting the melody of the Soviet anthem as Russia’s national song. The Federation Council passed the law with 144 votes in favor, one against and two abstentions, according to the council’s press service. The law had already passed the Duma, or lower house of parliament, on Dec. 8. It will now be sent to President Vladimir V. Putin for signing before the new year.
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