Moscow cemeteries to get free WiFi

Russian authorities hope internet connection will attract more tourists and help visitors 'unwind'

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As part of a drive to bring free internet access to crowed public places, Moscow authorities have announced they are connecting up an unlikely new location: cemeteries.

Officials from city hall announced that free Wi-Fi would be available at three of the city's historic cemeteries starting next year.

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