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The Russian General
An unnamed Russian general appearing in the narrative.
minor
Also known as the Russian General, The Russian General
First appearance: part ii the revolution
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In XII: Blames an unknown power in vague terms and sums up with 'I told you so,' though his meaning is incomprehensible. Later, in II: Travels with the narrator and Sir Hugo, heading to Wrangel's Army; discusses the…
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