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The New Order: My Cats as Tomsk Generals

After the collapse of the Central Siberian Republic, Tomsk found itself in a difficult situation. The democratic government needed to unite the population of the remaining lands.

Kuzya and Dusya became not just pets, but symbols of Tomsk. They were found in a remote ruined building of the old library, damaged by an attack on borders by Krasnoyarsk soldiers, where they miraculously survived for several weeks. After the cats were found and rescued, the story and photos of them went viral, and the resilience and survival in such difficult conditions became an example of the unwavering spirit to strive for in such hard times.

The leadership of Tomsk, understanding the importance of maintaining the morale of the population, decided to make cats "honorary generals". They were sewn miniature general's uniforms and given a home in the offices of the command center. The soldiers considered them talismans, believing that their presence brought good luck, and during preparations for military operations, commanders often brought cats to the headquarters to lift the spirits.


In memory of my precious cats named Kuzya (2007-2023) and Dusya (2005-2022), who were born in Tomsk and lived a long and happy life there.