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Count Arakchéev

The Tsar's powerful, harsh Minister of War.

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Also known as Arakchéev

First appearance: i

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NRNatásha RostóvaGDGeneral Dokhtú…MIMilorádovichGBGeneral Bennig…PNPrince NesvítskiCACount Arakchéev

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  • Group 7
  • Group 1
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