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A hairdresser from St Petersburg has been given a jail term of five years and two months on a charge of spreading fake news about the Russian army.

But there are reports that American companies are planning to take part in this year's St Petersburg Economic Forum.

They flew to St. Petersburg in 2009 for an interview with BC Spartak, a professional team in the Russian Super League.

Alas for true love and territorial aspirations, on his way back to St. Petersburg for further orders and permission to marry, Rezanov got sick, again and again, and finally died after falling from his horse.

On the edge of St Petersburg stands a dramatic memorial more than 40 metres high.