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1770 in Russia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Russia in 1770.

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Historical records for Russia in 1770

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July

6 July 1770

Battle of Chesma

Orlov · Chesma · Commander of Fleet · Warfare / Turkish War, 1st

Defeats the Turks near the Island of Chios off Anatolia

16 July 1770

Battle of Chesma

Catherine II the Great · Chesma · Warfare / Russia War

Catherine makes Russia the dominant power in south-eastern Europe after her war against the Ottoman Empire which see major victories at Chesma and Kagul

16 July 1770

Battle of Kagul

Catherine II the Great · Kagul · Warfare / Russia War

Catherine makes Russia the dominant power in south-eastern Europe after her war against the Ottoman Empire which see major victories at Chesma and Kagul

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1770

Capture of Navarino

Orlov · Navarino · Commander of Fleet · Warfare / Russia War

The Russian Fleet sails into the Mediterranean & captures Navarino

1770

Marshal

Kutuzov · Marshall · Warfare / Military

Appointed Marshal against the Turks, 1st term

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