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2023-05-02 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

May 1st, 1929: Russian Military Operation in Turkmenistan

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Posted by badanov 2023-05-02 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 On May 29, 1945 Petrov was awarded a title of the Hero of the Soviet Union. The United States awarded him the Distinguished Service Cross in War Department General Order No. 3 of 1944. After the war Petrov commanded the Turkestan Military Districtand was inspector general of land forces. Petrov died in 1958.

Posted by Slavising Unineting5672 2023-05-02 09:18|| 2023-05-02 09:18|| Front Page Top

#2 There was a great story in the early 90s, when Turkmenistan was independent after the Soviet collapse, involving Rafsanjani (visiting), a white horse, and Iranian security. I believe the informal (or perhaps official) title of Turkmenistan's leader is "the great horseman".

Posted by Verlaine 2023-05-02 12:59|| 2023-05-02 12:59|| Front Page Top

#3 Never leave a story half finished.

Posted by Slavising Unineting5672 2023-05-02 19:22|| 2023-05-02 19:22|| Front Page Top

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