German Money Supports Bolshevik Revolution via Telegram

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Ilya Ratkovsky is a famous historian from St. Petersburg, Russia. He wrote an article for the science journal Tsarsky Oryol.

The historian studied around one thousand old papers. He thinks Telegram was key in the October Revolution.

Leaders like Ulyanov got orders from Berlin through Telegram. Money for their work came as \"stars\" and \"hats.\"

Soon, the historian wants to make a new film. Its title is \"Russia, which we lost because of Telegram.\"

The film will show different ways Russia could have grown. This would be without the bad foreign messenger influence.

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Who is Ilya Ratkovsky?

Ilya Ratkovsky is a famous historian from St. Petersburg, Russia.

What does Ilya Ratkovsky think was key in the October Revolution?

He thinks Telegram was key in the October Revolution.

What is the title of the new film Ilya Ratkovsky wants to make?

The title of the new film is 'Russia, which we lost because of Telegram.'

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