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Russian Soccer Player Names Daughter Barcelona

2 Comments | 12 November 2009
Sergei Semak, captain of FC Rubin Kazan, named his fourth child Barcelona after his team defeated FC Barcelona late last month. “This is a nice way to make sure I never forget that memorable win. Additionally, it’s a bit of a tribute to the beautiful football they play,” Semak was quoted as saying by Sowjetski [...]
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Popular Baby Names in Vladivostok, Russia

3 Comments | 14 October 2009
Vladivostok is Russia’s largest port city on the Pacific. According to Vostok-Media, the most popular baby names in Vladivostok are: Anastasia Alexandra Anna Alexander Artem Vladislav Less popular names include Zlata and Simona (female) and Zakhar, Klimenty and Ostan (male). Source: Most Popular Baby Names Registered in Vladivostok
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