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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: But the practical realization of the measures went into the hands of some old drunkard, who would squander the money and…

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But the practical realization of the measures went into the hands of some old drunkard, who would squander the money and pitilessly flog the unfortunate Cossacks for the purpose of converting them into good agriculturists.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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This quote critiques the mismanagement of resources intended for the Cossacks, highlighting the disconnect between intention and execution.

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