Leontiy Solovev

Leontiy Solovev
Native name	Леонтий Соловьев
Born	April 23 1772 Odista, Slavic Union
Died	1823
Allegiance	Slavic Union (1785-1801) Zamastan (1802-1806) Syraranto (1811-1818)
Service/branch	Slavic Navy (1785-1801) Zamastanian Naval Forces (1801-1806) Syraranto Navy (1811-1818)
Years of service	1785-1823
Rank	Admiral
Battles/Wars	Zamastan War of Independence Chezian Wars of Independence Battle of Naringo Harbor

Leontiy Solovev was a Slavic naval officer known for volunteering in several revolutions, including the Zamastan War of Independence and the Chezian Wars of Independence. Born on the island of Vseryevsk in 1772 to a wealthy family, his father and grandfather both served in the Slavic navy. Solovev was noted by his superiors to be very capable and brave, but he was discharged in 1801 due to his opposition to the Slavic monarchy.

In 1802 he would enlist to serve in the Zamastanian navy, leaving in 1806 upon the outbreak of the Chezian Wars of Independence.

He is considered a freedom fighter by many, and was viewed very positively by anti-monarchists in the late 18th century and early 19th century, with the short lived Slavic Socialist Republic using his image on their 20 dollar bill. He is recognized as one of the greatest naval commanders of the Slavic Union and today the SUNV Solovev is named after him.

Early Life

Solovev was born on the island of Vseryevsk on April 23rd, 1772. His father was Isaak Solovev, an officer in the Slavic Royal Navy, and his grandfather was Branislav Solovev, who was a former admiral and at the time the Minister of the Navy in the Slavic Union.

He was primarily raised by his mother Sonya, as his father was often away for long periods of time. Despite this Solovev looked up to his father, and wanted to be in the navy from a young age. In 1785 his maritime career would begin, serving as an apprentice under his father on the SUNV Union.

In 1789 his father died at sea, and though devastated Solovev would continue his naval career. In 1791 he was the first mate of the SUNV Borislav, and his career would soon advance quickly and unexpectedly when both the captain and a ranking mate died of yellow fever. Solovev managed to navigate back to a friendly port and he would be promoted to captain of the ship.

In 1801 his anti-monarchist beliefs were discovered, and he was given an honorable discharge due to fear his beliefs would spread to his crew.

Naval Career

Zamastan War of Independence

After his discharge Solovev returned to Vseryevsk. In 1802 the Zamastan War of Independence broke out, and Solovev soon traveled to Zamastan, enlisting in it's navy.

In 1803 the Blockade of Zamah St'an began, and Solovev lead a fleet of small ships in numerous raids on Skithian ships, often escorting ships through the blockade. In late 1803 his fleet crossed the Olympic Ocean and lead several raids on the Skithian coast, leading to accusations of piracy from Skith.

Zitassan Revolution

In 1822 Solovev traveled to Zitasso to volunteer for the Zitassan navy, when he got there he promptly realized there was no such thing as the Zitassan navy and left the nation in shame.