Bad News Trumps Glad Tidings During Russia's Long Vacation
A lot can happen in 10 days, and during Russia's long winter holiday, it usually does.
From bizarre, bloody attacks to lethal combinations of bad weather and alleged government negligence, the long Russian New Year and Orthodox Christmas break has brought plenty of grim news -- along with a few rays of sunshine.
Much of the mayhem reported by Russian media since the start of 2016 has been fueled by alcohol.
In a village in the Chelyabinsk region, prosecutors say a conflict that erupted when a drunken woman barged in on neighbors and refused to leave ended with four men lying dead in the snow -- shot by the host after they showed up and started throwing punches, investigators say.
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