A Russian ultranationalist protested when a fellow lawmaker called on the Parliament to stand for a moment of silence to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. Deputy Speaker Vladimir Zhirinovsky said the idea was “unacceptable” – but most legislators rose to their feet just the same.
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