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Speranski

British

/ spɛˈrænskɪ /

noun

Mikhail Mikhailovich (mixɑˈil). 1772–1839, Russian statesman, chief adviser (1807–12) to Alexander I. His greatest achievement was the codification of Russian law (begun 1826)

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Prince Andrew was struck by the extraordinarily disdainful composure with which Speranski answered the old man.

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

And he's hand in glove with Speranski, writing some project or other.

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

"Now for the recitation!" said Speranski on returning from his study.

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

Speranski took the pipe, but, at his first experiment, he found the neck obstructed.

From Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 by Various

Mon cher, even in this case you can't do without Michael Mikhaylovich Speranski.

From War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo, graf

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