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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 monsterThis 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 SemyonovDate of Birth: September 25, 1890Location of Birth: Transbaikal region, eastern SiberiaMilitary School: Orenburg Military SchoolDecoration: Saint George's Cross- Grigory Semyonov, born in…
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