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
Baranov, who was inspired in part by an actual Putin aide, Vladislav Surkov, is played by Paul Dano with what is meant to be an imposingly implacable style.
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 wrote that he was accused of espionage — an accusation that Slyva scorned as falling apart even under Russia’s internal logic.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023
Nikolai Baranov, her commander, sent her home on leave to her mother and younger brother in Moscow so she could recuperate.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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