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1701 in Russia

Explore 6 historical events and records for Russia in 1701.

Historical records for Russia in 1701

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July

Russian Detachment at the Duna

Sheremetev, Boris ยท Riga ยท Russian Commander ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Sheremetev's Russian detachment supports the Saxon position near the Duna.

September

Livonian Campaign

Sheremetev, Boris ยท Livonia ยท Russian Commander ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Sheremetev conducts raids and field operations against Swedish Livonia.

December

Battle of Erestfer

Sheremetev, Boris ยท Erestfer ยท Russian Commander ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Sheremetev defeats Schlippenbach's Swedish force at Erestfer.

Celebration of Erestfer Victory

Peter I ยท Moscow ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Peter celebrates Erestfer as an important recovery after Narva.

Livonian Offensive

Peter I ยท Moscow ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Peter authorises renewed operations against Swedish positions in Livonia.

Other events (month unknown)

Army Reorganisation

Peter I ยท Moscow ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Peter accelerates military reconstruction after the defeat at Narva.

How these records were prepared

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