although it was widely expected that a 50,000-strong russian corps would be led by a seasoned general ( unk ) , the empress followed the advice of her lover , prince zubov , and entrusted the command to his youthful brother , count valerian zubov .

although it was widely expected that a 50,000-strong russian corps would be led by a seasoned general ( unk ) , the empress followed the advice of her lover , prince zubov , and entrusted the command to his youthful brother , count valerian zubov .