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1787 in Russia

Explore 10 historical events and records for Russia in 1787.

Historical records for Russia in 1787

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October

Battle of Kinburn

Lombard, Juliano ยท Kinburn ยท Warfare / Turkish War, 2nd

Assists Suvarov by commanding the Desna in a victory against the Turks

Battle of Kinburn

Suvorov, Alexander Vasilyevich ยท Kinburn ยท General ยท Warfare / Turkish War, 2nd

Prevents Turkey from recapturing the Crimea after the Battle of Kinburn

Battle of Ochakov

Veryovkin ยท Ochakov ยท Commander in Chief ยท Warfare / Turkish War, 2nd

His ship is sunk & he & his crew are taken prisoner by the Turks

Other events (month unknown)

Capture of Ochakov

Potemkin ยท Ochakov ยท Commander in Chief ยท Warfare / Russia War

Appointed Commander in Chief against the Turkish Army

Commander in Chief

Potemkin ยท Commander in Chief ยท Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander in Chief against the Turkish Army

Declaration of War

Catherine II the Great ยท Warfare / Turkish War, 2nd

Turkey declares War against Russia over its interference in the Khanite of Georgia

Marshal

Kutuzov ยท Marshall ยท Warfare / Military

Appointed Marshal against the Turks, 2nd term

Rebellion of Polish

Suvorov, Alexander Vasilyevich ยท Poland ยท General ยท Revolution / Revolution of Russia

Suppresses the Polish revolt

Rebellion of Polish

Suvorov, Alexander Vasilyevich ยท Poland ยท General ยท Warfare / Military

Suppresses the Polish revolt

Succession

Potemkin ยท Tauris ยท Commander in Chief ยท Warfare / Military

Suceeds as Prince of Tauris

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