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365 days TV presents Gray cardinals of Russia Episode #5 Peter's shadow. Alexander Menshikov #365daysTV #History #GrayCardinalsofRussia #HistoryofRussia #Diplomats Subscribe to the channel https://www.youtube.com/user/365DAYon... The first Russian generalissimo Alexander Menshikov (1673-1729) was the closest associate of Peter I. Great power was concentrated in his hands, which he often used for his own purposes. After Peter II ascended the throne, Menshikov was close to the regency. On May 13, 1727, he was granted the rank of generalissimo. However, he was later removed from office, accused of treason, embezzlement of the state treasury and exiled, where he died. Official website: https://www.365days.ru/ 365 days TV in social networks: VKontakte: https://vk.com/tv365days Odnoklassniki: https://ok.ru/tv365days