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French court tries seven Georgians over theft of rare Russian books

A mysterious spate of thefts of Russian literary works has struck libraries across Europe
A mysterious spate of thefts of Russian literary works has struck libraries across Europe. © Wojtek Radwanski, AFP

Seven Georgian nationals are due in court in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare works by Russian literary giants including Alexander Pushkin from prestigious French libraries, in a case prosecutors say formed part of a Europe-wide organised theft operation.

Seven Georgian nationals will be tried in Paris starting Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin.

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