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The Russians

Foreign spies encountered by Kim and the lama in the Himalayas.

minor

Also known as the Frenchman

First appearance: XIII

The Russians shows up with force in XIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The two foreign spies (one French, one Russian) are left stranded and helpless after their plot collapses.
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TCThe ChelaMAMahbub AliKIKimHCHurree Chunder…TLTeshoo LamaTRThe Russians

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  • Minor Characters and Symbols
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  • Breaking point
  • Closing

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