Historical memory: July 10 - Day of Military Glory of Russia - Day of the victory of the Russian army under the command of Peter the Great over the Swedes in the Battle of Poltava (1709) on the Day of Remembrance of St. Sampson the Hosttranslated

In accordance with the Federal Law of the Russian Federation dated March 13, 1995 No. 32-FZ “On the days of military glory (victorious days) of Russia,” the Day of Military Glory of Russia was established - the Day of the victory of the Russian army under the command of Peter the Great over the Swedes in the Battle of Poltava (1709). By the beginning of the 18th century, the Russian state found itself cut off from the Baltic and Black Sea coasts. […]