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Banned! 10 things you won't find in Russia

Vladimir Putin's Russia has barred a lot of things in recent years. Some of the restrictions alarm human rights watchers, while others are more amusing to outside observers.

Western soaps

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Russia's consumer protection agency has banned some soaps and detergents made by Procter & Gamble (PG), Colgate-Palmolive (CL) and Germany's Henkel (HENKY).

Officials say the products are "toxic" and have failed to meet Russian safety standards.

The companies say their products are safe.

  @ivanakottasova - Last updated August 26 2015 10:37 AM ET

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