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Theatre hosts ‘zombie’ politician performance as Russia discourages Halloween celebrations

Performer wears Vladimir Putin mask in Halloween performance at Moscow’s ‘Doc’ theatre. Photograph: Alexey Zhiryakov

Performer wears Vladimir Putin mask in Halloween performance at Moscow’s ‘Doc’ theatre. Photograph: Alexey Zhiryakov

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Russia has been discouraging public celebrations of Halloween as part of a campaign against western influence.

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