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As thousands of football (soccer) fans have swarmed into Ukraine for the Euro 2012 championships, many have found an unexpected bonus - a free place to stay, and a chance to interact with ordinary Ukrainians. “Rooms for free” is a volunteer movement that has emerged in Ukrainian cities where the tournament's matches are being held. Opening their homes to foreign guests, Ukrainians are trying to improve what they feel is a negative international image of their country.

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