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Empire State Plaza is one of the most spectacular capital center complexes in the United States, the Empire State Plaza houses New York State's government operations on 98 acres of land with 10 buildings.  "The Egg" with it's curvilinear shape is especially noteworthy.New York State Canal System - The New York State Canal System, comprising the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga Seneca Canals, is one of the United States most valuable historical resources dating to 1825 when the Erie Canal opened. Famous Albanians: Bret Harte, Andy Rooney, William Kennedy and Martin Van Buren (born in Kinderhook, NY)

Russian-speaking Albany: A Russian club was founded in Albany, NY in the beginning of 2003 by a small group of enthusiasts of Russian culture. This club has come to be known as &guot;The Russian-American Cultural Exchange Association - Sputnik, Inc.&guot; This nonprofit, nonpolitical Corporation was formed for educational, literary, and charitable purposes. The main purpose of Sputnik is to enrich, educate, and entertain our community by providing services, quality cultural events and Russian culture education. Sputnik often invites Russian writers, poets, and performing artists, organizes exhibitions of Russian artists, organizes cultural events and educational activities for Russian-American community involving languages, music, literature and art. In addition, Sputnik has established a program to help isolated, elderly and sick people in the Capital District. Informing leaders, decision makers and the general public in NY State about Sputnik's activities is also on the agenda. Sputnik discourages participation in and activities of all hate groups, as well as discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, handicap, occupation and national and ethnic origin.

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