The okolnichi is first mentioned in Smolensk in 1284. This was during the reign of Grand Duke Fedor who, as we have seen, spent many years at the khan's court, married a Mongol princess, and, in general, might be called a Mongolophile.

About 20,600 Vélib’ bicycles are in service here, with more than 1,450 self-service rental stations.

Coordinate term: ping-pong diplomacy

The message is that Hynkel is not a brilliant strategist or a mighty leader. He is an overgrown adolescent – as demonstrated in the sublime set piece in which he dances with an inflatable globe, dreaming of being emperor of the world.