Baranov
Americannoun
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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
Among these is a truly fascinating man, Boris Berezovsky, who, unlike Baranov, is not fictitious.
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
One was Nikolai Baranov, her sympathetic commander who flew with Katya Budanova as his wingman.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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