Choummaly Sayasone vs Pyotr Wrangel

Choummaly Sayasone was elected President of Laos by the National Assembly. He also served as General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, making him the most powerful figure in the country's one-party system.

During Choummaly's presidency, Laos experienced significant economic growth, driven by foreign investment in hydropower, mining, and agriculture. The country achieved its goal of graduating from Least Developed Country status by 2024, though inequality and environmental concerns persisted.

Choummaly's government deepened relations with China, securing Chinese investment for infrastructure projects, including the Laos-China railway. This alignment increased Laos' dependence on China but also brought economic benefits and political support.

Choummaly stepped down as President and General Secretary, handing over power to Bounnhang Vorachith. His retirement marked a peaceful leadership transition within the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, maintaining the country's political stability.

In November 1920, Wrangel organized the evacuation of approximately 150,000 White Army soldiers and civilians from Crimea to Constantinople and other locations. This operation marked the final defeat of the White movement in the Russian Civil War.

In April 1920, Wrangel succeeded Denikin as commander of the White Armed Forces of South Russia. He reorganized the army and established a government in Crimea, attempting to consolidate anti-Bolshevik forces during the final phase of the Russian Civil War.

Wrangel founded the Russian All-Military Union (ROVS) in exile, a organization uniting White Army veterans. The union aimed to preserve military structure and continue anti-Bolshevik activities from abroad, operating primarily from Yugoslavia and France.