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Kalmanovic was Lithuanian born but his family emigrated to Israel. He formed close ties with Israeli leaders, but was eventually jailed for spying for the KGB. On his return to Russia he made his fortune in construction. As one of the country’s most prominent millionaires he put his money into women’s basketball and had recently been named as manager of the national team.More about: Crime, Russia, ShootingsCopyright © 2012 euronews
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