Google Maps for Russia, finally

“Until just recently, it was a crime to produce and distribute overly detailed maps of Russia,” acknowledges Tai Adelaja of the Moscow Times; it seems the country’s government was even more concerned about security risks than some American politicians.

But “Google on Thursday launched its Russia Map service,” Adelaja continues, “showing the locations of and providing directions to people looking for places or businesses all across the country.” And although I’m sure Russians are rather used to their homeland, it seems that, in such a vast nation, maps and directions would be particularly handy.

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