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Old 18th February 2025, 11:07 PM   #4
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The eagle was a symbol of the Eastern Roman Empire for many centuries before Russia even thought of adopting it...
After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the Eastern Roman Empire ceased to exist. Historical sources provide insight into the connection between the double-headed eagle and Russia, which claims to be the successor of Rome and Constantinople.
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