 “Boris Badenov’s past is clouded in mystery, as befits one who insists on top billing as “The World’s Greatest No-goodnick.” Indeed, its even doubtful anyone has seen the real Boris for years and years; for he is such a master of disguise that most government agents are pretty much agreed his regular appearance is merely his prop “villain’s” outfit.
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A fun-loving youngster, fond of typing cats’ tails to car bumpers, Boris learned his ABCs (Arson, Bomb-throwing, and Conspiracy) in Pottsylvanian public schools before being offered a scoundrelship to U.S.C. (The University of Safe-Cracking). He graduated magna cum louse, mainly on the strength of his heinous contributions of his fraternity’s Hell Week stunts.
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He operates under various identities [see aliases], such as a pilot named Ace Rickenboris, a pirate called Captain Horatio Hornsoggle, and an Indian water boy named Gunga Drain. However, its fairly certain he was reared in Pottsylvania, a country whose population is made up entirely of spies and secret agents. (the Pottsylvanian “Eavesdropper” is the only newspaper in the world printed in invisible ink.)
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He has a remarkably strong physique, having survived in only a few weeks’ time being blown up 14 times (12 of them with his own bombs), falling over eight cliffs, and having the following items dropped on his head:
- Ten flower pots
- Two boulders
- One large safe
- and his partner Natasha.
 Little is known of his relationship with Natasha, but it is assumed to be unsavory.
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Indeed, it was Boris’ cast-iron stomach that allowed him to live through the infamous Pottsylvania Poison Pickle Purge of 1938, which reduced the ruling clique to only three men — Boris, his Fearless Leader, and the top man on the the top man on the Pottsylvania totem pole, Mr. Big.
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Boris’ Favorite reading matter is an anthology of fiendish plans called the Fireside Crook Book, and he is a charter member of the Van Gogh Society, a group of Pottsyvanians whose hobby is collecting ears.”
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–bio from Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends season 3 brochure. exact words.