Kaliningrad's Profile Increases As EU Expands

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - MARCH 13: A pedestrian passes a cathedral March 13, 2004 in Kaliningrad, Russia. Until 1991 the city had lost its traditional role of bridging the east and west due to limited accessibility and the absence of international contacts. Recently the unique geography of Kaliningrad has become important. After the introduction of the Baltic countries in the European Union this Russian territory will appear in inside the European Union. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images)

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