Animals help Russians beat winter blues
Jessica Golloher reports from Moscow on how some Russians escape the winter blues with the help of zoo animals. Russia's long, cold and dark winters have been linked with high rates of depression and stress. Dolphin Therapy Moscow Zoo
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