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The dog that survived the execution of the royal family (VIDEO)
Anna Sorokina
Dec 04 2025
History
A Cocker Spaniel named 'Joy' was the only pet of the Romanov family to survive the execution. Find out about his miraculous story...
Anna Sorokina
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