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UNESCO lists Odessa historical centre as world heritage site

Despite opposition from Russia

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(ANSA-AFP) - PARIS, JAN 25 - The UN cultural agency on Wednesday added the historic centre of Ukraine's port city of Odessa to its World Heritage List despite opposition from Russia. The 21 member states of UNESCO's world heritage committee approved inscribing designated areas of the city, often called "the pearl of the Black Sea", with six votes in favour, one against and 14 abstentions. Russia, which invaded Ukraine in February last year, tried repeatedly to delay the vote. (ANSA-AFP).

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