Time to re-zone?

• Position: RUSSIA - Brief article

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Since 1919, Russia has had 11 time zones--more than any other country. The Soviets thought it showcased the size of their empire, but now President Dmitri Medvedev says losing a few zones could help the economy. The current system does make for some crazy days: When it's noon in Vladivostok, it's 10 a.m. just over the border in China. And businesses in regions nine hours ahead of Moscow have trouble dealing with clients in the capital. But Medvedev's suggestion has triggered debate, as well as...