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Fascinating facts you didn't know about the Cossacks
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They were one of the earliest symbols of resistance against the autocracy of the Russian Empire. The Cossacks, with their distinctive appearance, legendary dancing, and military mastery, have been mythologized for centuries. They became the heroes of folk tales, however, some crossed sides to become villains during the Civil War in Russia, as well as being linked to collaboration with the Germans in World War II.
But how did it all begin? Click on to explore the history of the Cossacks.
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