Which town was not founded by Potemkin?
Moscow
Kherson
Sevastopol
Ekaterinoslav
Answer
Moscow was not founded by Potemkin. Potemkin was a Russian military leader and statesman who served as a favorite of Empress Catherine the Great. He was responsible for the construction of a number of cities and towns in Russia, including the city of Odessa. However, Moscow was already a major city by the time Potemkin came to power.
Unmasking the Illusions: The Potemkin Puzzle
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