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... officers gave no thought to such fine points . Fired by Rezanov's patriotic speeches , they were raring to go and prove themselves . The ships were halfway to Sakhalin Island when a strange thing happened : Rezanov , who was to ...
... officers gave no thought to such fine points . Fired by Rezanov's patriotic speeches , they were raring to go and prove themselves . The ships were halfway to Sakhalin Island when a strange thing happened : Rezanov , who was to ...
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... officers were to be allowed to return to the capital unhindered . In May 1808 , Khvostov and Davydov returned to St. Petersburg . A Foolish Way to Die A mere three months later , the two naval officers were sent to take part in the ...
... officers were to be allowed to return to the capital unhindered . In May 1808 , Khvostov and Davydov returned to St. Petersburg . A Foolish Way to Die A mere three months later , the two naval officers were sent to take part in the ...
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... officer's reputation had wholly depended on fellow soldiers ' opinions ever since the times of Peter the Great . He ... officers do their duty . Now , Nicholas I held the officer's honour in utter disrespect . “ What's your despicable ...
... officer's reputation had wholly depended on fellow soldiers ' opinions ever since the times of Peter the Great . He ... officers do their duty . Now , Nicholas I held the officer's honour in utter disrespect . “ What's your despicable ...
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