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Where did the famous Orlov diamond originate from? (VIDEO)
Anna Sorokina
Sep 19 2026
History
Russia's largest historic diamond adorns the imperial scepter. ‘Gateway to Russia’ reveals the story of how it ended up with Catherine the Great.
Anna Sorokina
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