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1788 in Russia

Explore 11 historical events and records for Russia in 1788.

Historical records for Russia in 1788

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May

Battle of Ochakov

Potemkin ยท Ochakov ยท Warfare / Turkish War, 2nd

The Turks intend to seize the fortress of Kinburn. The Turks attempt to repulse Potemkins attack on Ochakov

June

Battle of Ochakov

Potemkin ยท Ochakov ยท Warfare / Turkish War, 2nd

The Russians prevent a Turkish attack on Ochakov

Battle of Ochakov

Potemkin ยท Ochakov ยท Warfare / Turkish War, 2nd

The Turkish flagship is destroyed & Hassan Pasha is forced to retreat

Battle of Ochakov

Suvorov, Alexander Vasilyevich ยท Ochakov ยท Warfare / Turkish War, 2nd

Ambushes the rereating Turks, the Turks lose 5 frigates & 3 ships of the line

September

Siege of Choczim

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

Present at the successful siege of Choczim

December

Siege of Ochakov

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

Present at the successful siege of Ochakov

Other events (month unknown)

Alliance Agreement

Catherine II the Great ยท House / House of Holstein

A Swedish & Turkish alliance is formed against Russia

Alliance Swedish and Turkish alliance is

Catherine II the Great ยท House / House of Holstein

A Swedish & Turkish alliance is formed against Russia

Capture of Ochakov

Potemkin ยท Ochakov ยท Warfare / Russia War

Captures Ochakov at the mouth of the Danube

Invasion of Russia

Catherine II the Great ยท St Petersberg ยท House / House of Holstein

Sweden invades 150 miles away from Saint Petersburg

Massacre

Potemkin ยท Ochakov ยท Warfare / Russia War

Orders the massacre of all of the Turkish inhabitants in Ochakov

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