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Misinformation Spreaders

Whether they had the interests of the public, the empire, or themselves in mind, these men distributed rumors like it was their business.

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Who's Who in the Infamous Watermelon Rebellion Kelly O'Neill
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Onufrii "Drama is my Middle Name" Volkov
Iosif "The Protege" Khorvat The lieutenant general is a key figure in this story. Ruler of Ekaterinoslav Governorate, Iosif Ivanovich assists Mordvinov in the investigation, interrogating the accused, while also circulating false information about unrest on the streets of Kherson. Despite his tendency to fall for whispers of unrest, he ultimately concludes that the events of August 1796 were nothing more than a rabble rousing. Khorvat was 46 at the time of the watermelon rebellion. Oh, and did we mention he was married to Zubov's sister and a protege of the prince?
Pyotr "Have My Cake and Eat it Too" Yakovlev A lieutenant colonel whose interest in protecting stability in Kherson is tied to his role as timber provisioner of the naval shipyards. Prince Zubov's man-on-the-ground, Yakovlev is first to be informed of an impending disturbance by Police Chief Volkov. Requests troops to maintain order and is up to his knees in the subsequent investigation. Guilty of fabricating portions of the story and spreading misinformation. Large sums of money pass through his hands and Mordvinov suspects him of being a spy.
Johann "Eavesdropper" Shul'ting
Local "We Don't Just Sell Watermelons" Women
Kostychev "the Canard"