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The Empire of Russia

CHAPTER II
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The Russian prince shall forbid his embassadors from giving any offense to the inhabitants of the Grecian cities or provinces.

The quarter of Saint Meme shall be especially appropriated to the Russians, who, upon their arrival, shall give information to the city council.

Their names shall be inscribed, and there shall be paid to them every month the sums necessary for their support, no matter from what part of Russia they may have come.

A particular gate shall be designated by which they may enter the city, accompanied by an imperial commissary.

They shall enter without arms, and never more than fifty at a time; and they shall be permitted, freely, to engage in trade in Constantinople without the payment of any tax.
This treaty, by which the emperor placed his neck beneath the feet of Oleg, was ratified by the most imposing ceremonies of religion.


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