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Knights of the Don

Jul/Aug 2006

Author: Elena Pugachyova
Russian Life: Jul/Aug 2006
Department: Features
Page: 24   ( 14) pages

Summary: For centuries, the Don Cossacks guarded Russia’s borders, fought its enemies, explored its nether reaches. Fiercely independent and the source of much historical controversy, these warriors are an inalienable part of Rus.


This article appeared in the Jul/Aug 2006 issue of Russian Life. The text of this article is not available online.

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