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Food Network Fan · 09-09-2007, 09:25 PM

Starbucks opens first coffee shop in Russia

Fri Sep 7, 11:05 AM ET

Starbucks opened its first coffee shop in Russia on Thursday, two years after it won a legal battle to protect the right to its brand in the fast-growing Russian market.
"This is an important step for the company, and we are looking forward to being a part of every day life for Russians," said Cliff Burrows, president of Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa, as he opened the cafe

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At least WV beat Russia getting a Starbucks.

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Food Network Fan Suzie (Site owner) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 10,916 Recipes: 14 Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 10	Starbucks opens first coffee shop in Russia Starbucks opens first coffee shop in Russia Fri Sep 7, 11:05 AM ET Starbucks opened its first coffee shop in Russia on Thursday, two years after it won a legal battle to protect the right to its brand in the fast-growing Russian market. "This is an important step for the company, and we are looking forward to being a part of every day life for Russians," said Cliff Burrows, president of Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa, as he opened the cafe MORE HERE At least WV beat Russia getting a Starbucks.