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Prokhorov

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[proh-kuh-rawf, -rof, praw-khuh-ruhf] / ˈproʊ kəˌrɔf, -ˌrɒf, ˈprɔ xə rəf /

noun

  1. Aleksandr Mikhailovich 1916–2002, Russian physicist: Nobel Prize 1964.


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In the letter, a copy of which his other lawyer, Vadim Prokhorov, posted on Facebook, Kara-Murza said prison officials on Friday accused him of disobeying a command that he said wasn’t even given to him.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Prokhorov said the transfer from a detention center in Moscow, where Kara-Murza was being held pending trial and appeals, took less than three weeks.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Vadim Prokhorov said he decided to go after receiving a warning there was "interest" in him.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2023

Mr Prokhorov has previously defended prominent opposition politician Ilya Yashin and anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2023

Didn't I give orders for Prokhorov to be here?

From The Inspector-General by Seltzer, Thomas

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