Did the Russians get paid for returning HMS Leander?
Short answerNo. They gave the recovered ship back to Britain as a gift.
NotesRussia did not demand payment for returning the ship to Britain. Leander was given back as a gift.
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Russia returned HMS Leander as a gift
The allies returned the recaptured HMS Leander to Britain as a gift rather than selling the ship back.