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The ten thousand pounds that bought a monster
On a frozen Siberian lake, 31 people are brought before a man who just seized command of the last White Army. What happens next?
The ten thousand pounds that bought a monster
This episode explores the rise of Grigory Semyonov, a soldier who ascended to command an army and control a vast territory. It delves into the question of how such a figure gained power and foreign backing.
Person: Grigory Semyonov Semyonov
Date of Birth: September 25, 1890
Location of Birth: Transbaikal region, eastern Siberia
Military School: Orenburg Military School
Decoration: Saint George's Cross
- Grigory Semyonov…
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