That weakens the position of monopoly suppliers such as Russia.

这就削弱了一些例如俄罗斯一样垄断性质的供应国的地位。

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It is decided by youngsters in countries such as Russia, China and Brazil.

而是由俄国、中国和巴西等各国的年轻人决定。

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Only east European countries such as Russia, have higher rates of drinking than the UK.

只有像俄罗斯等东欧国家才有比英国更高的饮酒率。

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Felgenhauer says decisions about such matters in Russia are made behind closed doors and are not always fully thought through, which he characterizes as a feature of authoritarian regimes.

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However many others, such as Russia, Georgia and China, have refused to do so.

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But some notable smaller players, such as Russia's Yota, could grab a share of the limelight.

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Some of the alternatives, such as Russia's Urals crude, are less transparent than Brent, brokers said.

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