6. The Russian Embassy in the Kingdom of Hanover provided Arthur with diplomatic documents before his departure, aimed at ensuring Arthur's diplomatic treatment in Russia.
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For the sake of these damn documents, Arthur had been busy since last December mid-month, and by mid-January this year, he still hadn't been able to sort everything out.
Seeing the appointment date approaching, Arthur, out of frustration, had no choice but to write a letter to Moscow and contact Colonel Shubinsky from the Constitutional Guard under the Imperial Office Third Bureau.
Speaking of Colonel Shubinsky, he was undoubtedly one of Arthur's few good friends from over the years; a lifelong brother.
Shubinsky not only genuinely valued his friendship with Arthur but had a perspective beyond what ordinary Russian officials could match.
