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    Man, who raised Soviet Union s flag over Berlin in 1945, dies
    Source: Pravda
    Friday 3rd September, 2010  


    Reichstag in Berlin on April 30, 1945 Minin broke into the building and became the first man to raise the Red Banner on its tower.

    In May of 1945 Minin was awarded the title of the Soviet Union Hero f... ...

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