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The Grand Duke

The Czar's brother and governor of Irkutsk, besieged by Tartars.

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First appearance: Irkutsk

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In A Fête at the New Palace: Mentioned as being without intelligence since the previous day. Later, in Russians and Tartars: Isolated in Irkutsk, unaware of Ogareff's personal vendetta and the imminent betrayal; the…

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HBHarry BlountNPNicholas Pigas…IOIvan OgareffMSMichael StrogoffGKGeneral KissoffTGThe Grand Duke

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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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