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The ecological situation in Russia isn't very safe. Pollution in industrial towns is high. Some parts of western Russia were badly influenced by radiation from Chernobyl. In places wildlife is in danger. Anyhow, more people are beginning to realize that a clean environment is extremely important. Ecological education has found its way into schools. We all hope that the situation will soon become better.