Mikhailov, the minister who was ousted Monday, to meet with Iranian officials.

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Mr Mikhailov says he wants to tell the story of poverty, looking especially at the plight of the bomzhi, as homeless people are called.

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Mr. Robinson notes that despite these dangers, Russian support for the project remains high, especially from Viktor Mikhailov, head of the Ministry of Atomic Energy (MinAtom) and a holdover from the old Soviet era.

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