Tsar Paul I enforces isolation and control

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A special old order was found in a castle archive. Emperor Paul I signed it before he died.

The order said to stop all mail and telegraph messages. It aimed to protect the country from outside dangers.

Experts said this document was very modern for its time. It talked about stopping information threats 200 years ago.

The decree ordered blocking foreign couriers and electric telegraphs. It even made flying unmarked carrier pigeons a crime.

The emperor was very angry about 'improper talks' through pipes. He also planned a secret group to listen everywhere.

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What was found in a castle archive?

A special old order.

What did the order aim to protect the country from?

Outside dangers.

What did the emperor plan to do about 'improper talks'?

He planned a secret group to listen everywhere.

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