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McDonald's Marks 30 Years in Russia

Charles Maynes

   MOSCOW - American fast-food icon McDonald's Friday marked 30 years
   since it first opened its doors in Moscow, an occasion with deep
   resonance here since the transition from the communist Soviet Union.

   Yet, marring the celebration were city authorities' concerns over an
   outbreak of the coronavirus in neighboring China.
   The restaurant had marketed a day of Soviet-era pricing, with
   hamburgers costing their original 1990 3 ruble price tag, but canceled
   the event amid government fears a Soviet-era line would pose a health
   hazard.

   Coupons were issued instead for the thousands who arrived anyway.

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