One of the most intriguing stories of the Syrian conflict yet to be written is *whether* a Syrian general was replaced by an impersonator after he was killed in battle, and how he in his latter character became Russia's man in the Syrian military: 
There has even been an apparent plot change: From someone who has worshipers (before) to someone who has lovers (now).
This video is from before reports of his killing emerged, and in which he speaks extensively enough:
And this one is typical of his recent videos:
And this one is typical of his recent videos:
