Tag Archives: Mikhail Tolstykh

Ukraine War Day #350: Sad Anniversary + Deck Chairs

Posted on February 8, 2023 by yalensis

Dear Readers: First a sad reminder: Today (February 8) is the 6th anniversary of the death of Givi, the legendary Donbass Commander for the Separatist forces. This is a timely reminder that this was did not start just a year … Continue reading →

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Farewell, Givi!

Posted on February 10, 2017 by yalensis

Dear Readers: Today a very sad day for many Russians:  In the city of Donetsk, people are saying goodbye to Givi.  Hundreds of mourners attended the ceremony; and thousands more have arrived to the viewing to part with Givi forever; … Continue reading →

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Motorola’s Assassination: This Means War – Part II

Posted on October 18, 2016 by yalensis

Dear Readers: Continuing my story on the assassination of Russian soldier and Donbass Volunteer Arsen Pavlov, aka Motorola.  For source material, I have this piece from Komsomolka, as well as several others which cover different angles of the story. Those … Continue reading →

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Givi Interview: “I am still a Bachelor”

Posted on September 21, 2015 by yalensis

Part I:  Introduction Here is video interview with Donetsk Peoples Republic (DPR) Lieutenant-Colonel Mikhail Tolstykh, call-sign “Givi”, Commander of the so-called “Somali Battalion”.  This exclusive interview was a big “get” for Голос Новороссии (“Voice of Novorossiya”). In Part II of … Continue reading →

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