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3 days ago · Nicholas II (Nikolai Alexandrovich Romanov; [d] 18 May [ O.S. 6 May] 1868 – 17 July 1918) or Nikolai II was the last reigning Emperor of Russia, King of Congress Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917. During his reign, Nicholas gave support to the economic and political reforms promoted ...
Apr 25, 2024 · At that time the city was the capital of the Principality at the head of twelve-year-old Prince Vasily, grandson of Mstislav Svyatoslavich of Chernigov, who was killed at the Battle of Kalka in 1223. The city was well fortified: surrounded by ramparts built on them walls, but the Mongols had powerful siege equipment.
Apr 15, 2024 · Vladimir II Monomakh (born 1053—died May 19, 1125, near Kiev [now in Ukraine]) was the grand prince of Kiev from 1113 to 1125. Vladimir was the son of Grand Prince Vsevolod I Yaroslavich (ruled Kiev 1078–93) and Irina, the daughter of the Byzantine emperor Constantine IX Monomachus. He became active in the politics of Kievan Rus, helping ...
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May 1, 2024 · Oleg Yuriyovych Verniaiev ( Ukrainian: Олег Юрійович Верняєв; born 29 September 1993) is a Ukrainian artistic gymnast. He is the 2016 Olympic parallel bars champion and individual all-around silver medalist. Verniaiev is also the 2014 World parallel bars champion, the 2015 European individual all-around champion and the 2017 ...
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Stalin’s Agent is a biography of one of Stalin’s illegals who was known by the alias of Alexander Orlov (1895–1973). Orlov entered the history of Soviet espionage primarily due to three reasons: First, he was credited with presiding over the shipment of 500 tons of Spainish gold reserve to Moscow in 1936, thus effectively stripping the country of her assets in exchange for limited ...
May 5, 2024 · The inside story of Oleg Gordievsky’s escape from Moscow – told by ex-MI6 chiefs A new documentary series focuses on one of the most effective double agents in the history of British intelligence
4 days ago · View other Limited Edition Art Prints by Oleg Stavrowsky. Estimated Market Price*: Between $315.00 and $638.00. Chiggers Iii by Oleg Stavrowsky has recently been listed as available in the secondary art market. This limited edition print may be available for purchase. If you are interested in a price quote and purchase of this print, please ...
