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*Russia's first lady presents $19,000 donation to orphanage* ST. PETERSBURG, November 3 (RIA Novosti) - *The Russian president's wife Svetlana Medvedeva* visited an orphanage in St. Petersburg on Monday, and handed over a donation of $19,000 raised at fundraising events. The cash was raised through the City Partners St. Petersburg-Milan program organized by the first lady. "These funds were raised through an international project, and we decided to give them to your home. I think you can suggest to your tutors what you need," Medvedeva told the children, while presenting the check. Medvedeva was given a tour of the dormitories, saw a lesson in progress, and watched children taking part in handicraft activities. She also donated a plasma television to the home for orphans and handicapped children. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

