Georgy Zhukov
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in December 2025.
publication date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (part of December 2025)
category: 
Military
clue: One of World War II's most successful generals accepted surrender from Germany and colorless Coke from America.
explanation: Zhukov was a Soviet officer in the Red Army who held numerous ranks and positions, and was chosen to receive Germany's official surrender in person at the end of World War II. In the post-war era, he used diplomatic back channels to acquire a custom form more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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