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Issue #36 Sep. 05, 1996

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Vodka fuels trade row with Russia

Russia threatens trade war to stop cheap imports. Ukraine introduces the hryvnia. Young couples have trouble finding places to be alone -- and have sex. Sales of alcohol from street kiosks banned as of Sept. 1. Real estate survey shows a one-bedroom apartment in Kharkiv goes for as little as $7,000, and similarly cheap prices in other cities.