Menshikov Mission
Arrives to demand Ottoman recognition of Russian protection over Orthodox Christians.
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1853 in Russia
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Historical records for Russia in 1853
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February
July
Danubian Principalities
Orders occupation of Moldova and Wallachia after diplomatic negotiations fail.
Occupation of Moldova
Commands Russian forces entering Moldova.
Occupation of Wallachia
Commands Russian forces occupying Wallachia.
Vienna Note
The Allies demand Turkey not to alter the status of Christians without Russia and France. The Allied peace terms to Turkey in the Vienna Note are ignored.
Vienna Note
The Vienna Note is issued by the Allies to Turkey.
October
Declaration of War
Turkey declares war on Russia and crosses the Danube under Omar Pasha.
November
Battle of Akhaltsikhe
Leads a smaller Russian-Georgian force to victory over Selim Pasha near Akhaltsikhe.
Battle of Bayindir
Engages the Ottoman Anatolian army near Bayindir before withdrawing from its strong artillery position.
Battle of Sinope
Destroys an Ottoman squadron at Sinope.
Battle of Sinope
Attacks the Turkish Admiral Hussein Pasha, the Turkish flotilla is destroyed.
Battle of Sinope
The Russians destroy the Turkish Fleet at Sinope. Destruction of Turkish ships provide Great Britain and France a reason for declaring war against Russia.
December
Battle of Bashkadiklar
Directs cavalry attacks that help turn the Ottoman flank at Bashkadiklar.
Battle of Bashkadiklar
Defeats a much larger Ottoman army at Bashkadiklar and captures numerous guns.
Battle of Bashkadiklar
Commands Russian cavalry during the decisive victory at Bashkadiklar.
Battle of Bashkadiklar
Leads Russian infantry in the hard fighting against Ottoman batteries at Bashkadiklar.
Battle of Cetate
Repels the first Ottoman assault on his Russian detachment at Cetate.
Danube Defence
Commands Russian forces watching the Ottoman bridgehead around Calafat during the winter campaign.
Other events (month unknown)
Black Sea Fleet
Helps direct the Russian Black Sea Fleet as tensions with the Ottoman Empire become open war.
Claims to be protector of Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire
Claims to be protector of Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire.
Danube Operations
Commands Russian forces operating against the Ottomans along the Danube during the opening phase of the war.
Danubian Principalities
Commands Russian formations involved in the occupation and defence of the Danubian Principalities.
Eastern Question Diplomacy
Conducts Russian diplomacy during the dispute over the Ottoman Empire and the Orthodox protectorate question.
Invasion of Moldova
Appointed Commander in Chief of the troops which occupy Moldova and Wallachia.
Invasion of Romania
Uses Turkey's oppression of Christians in Jerusalem to enter the Mediterranean.
Invasion of Romania
Goes through the Straits and occupies Turkey's Romanian principalities.
Invasion of Turkey
Claims to be protector of Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire.
Invasion of Wallachia
Appointed Commander in Chief of the troops which occupy Moldova and Wallachia.
Vienna Negotiations
Participates in Russian diplomatic efforts as Austria seeks a negotiated settlement of the crisis.
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