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Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, scores a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, plays against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, is defended by Nashville Predators' Viktor Arvidsson (38), of Sweden, and Ryan Ellis (4) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, and Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), of Russia, shoots past Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) deflects the puck into Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88), of Russia, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Vladislav Namestnikov (90), of Russia, pins Calgary Flames center Matt Stajan (18) to the ice after a check during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott (1) makes a blocker save as Tampa Bay Lightning center Vladislav Namestnikov (90), of Russia, and defenseman Matt Bartkowski (44) look for a rebound during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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On this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 photo hand-made oak case, and packing sketch of a Soyuz microphone are seen on a table at a factory in Tula, Russia. Californian musician David Brown and fan Pavel Bazdyrev are a rare example of success in Russia’s consumer goods industry. They have been making high-end microphones in Russia since 2014, taking advantage of cheap labor and second hand machinery from Kalashnikov arms plants. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
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On this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 photo Pavel Bazdyrev, left, and David Brown hold their microphones at a factory in Tula, Russia. Californian musician David Brown and fan Pavel Bazdyrev are a rare example of success in Russia’s consumer goods industry. They have been making high-end microphones in Russia since 2014, taking advantage of cheap labor and second hand machinery from Kalashnikov arms plants. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
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On this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 photo Sergei Savishchev solders electronic components at a factory in Tula, Russia. Californian musician David Brown and fan Pavel Bazdyrev are a rare example of success in Russia’s consumer goods industry. They have been making high-end microphones in Russia since 2014, taking advantage of cheap labor and second hand machinery from Kalashnikov arms plants. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
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On this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 photo Californian musician David Brown inspects a microphone at a factory in Tula, Russia. Brown and fan Pavel Bazdyrev are a rare example of success in Russia’s consumer goods industry. They have been making high-end microphones in Russia since 2014, taking advantage of cheap labor and second hand machinery from Kalashnikov arms plants. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
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On this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 photo a Soyuz SU-017 microphone sits on a window at a factory in Tula, Russia. Californian musician David Brown and fan Pavel Bazdyrev are a rare example of success in Russia’s consumer goods industry. They have been making high-end microphones in Russia since 2014, taking advantage of cheap labor and second hand machinery from Kalashnikov arms plants. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shougu speaks during a meeting with senior military officials in Moscow, Russia, in this Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, file photo. Shoigu told lawmakers on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, that the sweeping military modernization program will continue at a high pace this year. Amid tensions with the West, the Kremlin has continued to spend big on new weapons despite Russia's economic downturn. (Balashova Olga/Defence Ministry Pool Photo via AP, file)
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Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) and Edmonton Oilers left wing Anton Slepyshev (42), of Russia, vie for the puck along the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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A picture of Vitaly Churkin, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, is displayed while people sign condolences books at the Russian Mission to the U.N. in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. The city medical examiner was expected to perform an autopsy Tuesday on Russia's ambassador to the U.N., who died a day earlier after falling ill at his office at Russia's U.N. mission. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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A man pauses after signing a condolences book for Vitaly Churkin, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, at the Russian Mission to the U.N. in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. The city medical examiner was expected to perform an autopsy Tuesday on Russia's ambassador to the U.N., who died a day earlier after falling ill at his office at Russia's U.N. mission. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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A picture of Vitaly Churkin, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, is displayed while people sign condolences books at the Russian Mission to the U.N. in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. The city medical examiner was expected to perform an autopsy Tuesday on Russia's ambassador to the U.N., who died a day earlier after falling ill at his office at Russia's U.N. mission. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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A picture of Vitaly Churkin, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations, is displayed while people sign condolences books at the Russian Mission to the U.N. in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. The city medical examiner was expected to perform an autopsy Tuesday on Russia's ambassador to the U.N., who died a day earlier after falling ill at his office at Russia's U.N. mission. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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A woman pays her last respect as she offers flowers in front of the portrait of the Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin outside the Foreign Ministry headquarters in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Churkin who died suddenly Monday after falling ill at his office at Russia's U.N. mission is being remembered by his diplomatic colleagues as a powerful and passionate voice for his nation. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
