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The founding, conquering and destruction of Mariupol

26 June 2022

4:00 PM

26 June 2022

4:00 PM

Now that the city of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov has been conquered by the Russian army, it is worth looking back at how the city was founded, conquered and destroyed. It is a history that both offers deep insight into the psyche of Russia – and also lays bare the remarkable foundations of the modern Ukrainian state.

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