James Kennedy (L), head of the British Council speaks with employees at the office in St Petersburg, 14 January 2008. Russia on Monday summoned the British ambassador after the British Council defied a government ban and reopened two regional offices, heightening diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Getty Images logo Getty Images 23 months ago

James Kennedy (L), head of the British Council speaks with employees at the office in St Petersburg, 14 January 2008. Russia on Monday summoned the British ambassador after the British Council defied a government ban and reopened two regional offices, heightening diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

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