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It is influenced by the cold Oyashio Current (“parent current”), also known as the Kurile Current.
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These islands are aptly named, the word "Kurile" being Kamschatkan for smoke; and whether it be regarded as given in consequence of the numerous volcanoes which pour their fumes into the air, or the all-prevailing fog fostered by the Kuro
The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales Frank T. Bullen 1886
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He is the first Russian president to visit one of the disputed Kurile Islands.
Russian President's Visit to Disputed Islands Sparks Japanese Anger 2010
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There are several subspecies of T. radicans in eastern North America and 2 subspecies in China, Taiwan and the Kurile Islands.
Archive 2009-08-01 AYDIN 2009
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He says the reaction from the Japanese on President Medvedev's visit to the Kurile Islands was unacceptable.
Russian President's Visit to Disputed Islands Sparks Japanese Anger 2010
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He says the reaction from the Japanese on President Medvedev's visit to the Kurile Islands was unacceptable.
Russian President's Visit to Disputed Islands Sparks Japanese Anger 2010
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Although the Soviets, in addition to occupying the Kurile Islands, seized some small islands off the north coast of Hokkaido—an issue that has prevented a Japanese-Russian peace treaty until now—Truman stopped their attempts to have Hokkaido allocated to the Red Army as an occupation zone.
Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011
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Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov maintained Mr. Medvedev's visit to the Kurile Islands was his right as the country's leader and that Moscow has no intention to strain relations with Japan.
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After seizing the Kurile Islands and southern Sakhalin the Soviets were expected to land on the northern home island of Hokkaido.
Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011
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He is the first Russian president to visit one of the disputed Kurile Islands.
Russian President's Visit to Disputed Islands Sparks Japanese Anger 2010
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