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If Russia had managed to seize Constantinople in this time period, and then dictate the peace, they would have taken the Ottomans' greatest city and capital, and likely divided their empire into two halves.

What would be the effects of this domestically? Can they hold onto the Balkans or would it become overcome with revolts? Would the House of Osman fall to be replaced by another dynasty? Would there be a difference in this pre- and post- Napoleon.
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