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Also Known As Aleksy II • Aleksey Mikhailovich Ridiger • Aleksey Mikhailovich Rüdiger • Alexy II • Aleksei II
Born February 23, 1929 • Tallinn • Estonia
Died December 5, 2008 (aged 79) • Russia

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