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Baranov

American  
[buh-rah-nuhf] / bʌˈrɑ nəf /

noun

  1. Aleksandr Andreyevich 1747–1819, Russian fur trader in Alaska.


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The Zelig-like Baranov character — understood to be a liberalized avatar for inner circle strategist Vladislav Surkov — is an interesting mix of cynicism and opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

And Baranov declares, “Politics is the only game worth playing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Their evening walks continued even after Russia seized their hometown of Nova Kakhovka - shy Baranov with a giant black Italian mastiff and Pryshliak with a toy poodle whose apricot fur matched his beard.

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Baranov had memorized her number and passed it through a complex chain that finally got news of him to her on April 7.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023

Their new commander, Nikolai Baranov, made them feel at home, even though they were the only two women in the regiment—he could see they were both fantastic combat pilots.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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