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General Seslavin memorial in the city of Rzhev, Tver region, Russia. #104541513
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Alexander Nikitich Seslavin 1780 ââ¬â 1857 ââ¬â Lieutenant General, famous for his military achievements and guerrilla actions during the war with Napoleon Bonaparte. He comes from the ancient Russian aristocratic family of the Seslavins. His father was a Chief of police in the city of Rzhev. Alexander Seslavin was born at the family estate Esemovo in the suburbs of Rzhev. In Esemovo he also lived the last 30 years after finishing of military career. He was was buried there. In memory of the famous fellow townsman in 2012 Seslavin memorial was opened in Rzhev. This event was dedicated for 200-year anniversary of victorious Borodino battle.
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