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The Moscow Times: Russia invites Greta Thunberg to speak in parliament

Published Oct. 1, 2019 at 12:42 pm

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg takes to the podium to address young activists and their supporters during the rally for action on climate change on September 27, 2019 in Montreal, Canada. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take part in what could be the city's largest climate march.

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Russia’s parliament has invited Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg to address young Russians concerned about the environment.

The 16-year-old schoolgirl has catalyzed global school strikes and inspired Russia’s nascent climate protest movement. Thunberg’s impassioned speech at the United Nations General Assembly last week sparked a fierce backlash in Russian society.