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Saint-Petersburg Institute of History of the Russian Academy of Sciences is one of the leading research institutions of the Russian Federation in the sphere of Russian and General history. Many famous scholars, well known both in Russia and abroad, work in the institute. Institute has a long history and established contacts with many famous foreign…