The Russian Foreign Policy During Catherine II
As in domestic politics, so also in foreign policy the reign of Catherine II was of fundamental importance in Russian history. Those plans for expansion towards the west and south,…
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Russia History – the Origins
The history of Russia, as an attempt to unify Slavic lineages under the leadership of a strong monarchy, begins in the mid-century. IX, when some Slavic populations of northern Russia,…
Russia Military
Defense The defense comprises 845,000 men, of which just over half are conscripts with an initial service of 12 months. The reserves, which have been trained since 2000, amount to…