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1781 in Russia

Explore 4 historical events and records for Russia in 1781.

Historical records for Russia in 1781

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Alliance Catherine II the Great and Austria

Catherine II the Great · Government / Government of Russia

Signs a defensive alliance with Austria

Defensive Alliance with Austria

Catherine II the Great · Government / Government of Russia

Signs a defensive alliance with Austria

League of Armed Neutrality

Catherine II the Great · House / House of Holstein

The States General of the United Provinces joins the League of Armed Neutrality

Partition

Catherine II the Great · House / House of Holstein

Partitions the Balkans to drive the Turks out of Europe. Makes her grandson, Constantine, ruler of a new Greek Empire. Makes a Treaty with Josef II promising him the Eastern half of the Balkans

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