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It's an isolated chip off the old Russian bloc that's surrounded by wealthier EU nations. Its future is anyone's guess - military outpost or beach resort? But with a dynamic leader and wise investment, Kaliningrad could make its remoteness work.
Photographer: Will Webster Writer: Shaun Walker
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