1 January 1874LegislationDmitri Milyutin
Passes the Conscription Act for all levels of Russian Society. Men are liable to service at the age of 20 with each district providing a quota
Historical records for Russia in 1874, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Passes the Conscription Act for all levels of Russian Society. Men are liable to service at the age of 20 with each district providing a quota
Passes the Conscription Act for all levels of Russian Society. Men are liable to service at the age of 20 with each district providing a quota
Conscription comes into effect
His daughter Maria Alexandrovna marries Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh.
Reduces active military service and links shorter service terms to educational attainment.
Composes, "Pictures At An Exhibition"
Approves universal military service, replacing the older class-based system of long-term recruitment.
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