10/03/20 history of the Capital of which European countries took the Russian army
we All remember the famous words of Ivan the terrible from a Comedy movie: “Kazan – took Astrakhan – taking!”. In fact, since the sixteenth century, the Muscovite state began to assert itself loud military victories. And this is not confined to successes in Eastern lands. Very soon the pace of the Russian regiments began to sound in Europe. What European capital witnessed Russian victories?
Baltic
the great Northern war ended with Russia’s victory and allowed Peter to connect to the possessions of the Russian crown lands of the Baltic States. In 1710, after a long siege was taken in Riga, and then revel (Tallinn). At the same time Russian troops captured the then capital of Finland, Turku.
Stockholm
for the First time Russian troops appeared in the center of the Swedish capital during the Northern war. In 1719, the Russian Navy made a landing and raids on the suburbs of Stockholm. Next time in Stockholm saw the Russian flag during the Russian – Swedish war of 1808-1809 years. The Swedish capital was taken as a result of unique transactions – a forced March across a frozen sea. Army under the command of Bagration overcome 250 kilometers across the ice on foot, in a Blizzard. It took five overnight passages. The Swedes were confident that they are in no danger, because Russia from the separates the Gulf of Bothnia of the Baltic sea. As a result, when the Russians came, in the Swedish capital have started a real panic. This war finally ended all disputes between Russia and Sweden forever and led Sweden to the leading European powers. Then the Russians took over Turku, then the capital of Finland, and Finland became part of Russian Empire.
the Berlin
the Capital of Prussia and then Germany took Russian twice. The first time it was in 1760, during the Seven years war. The city was taken after a vigorous RAID Unitedtion of Russian and Austrian troops. Each of the allies, of course, was in a hurry to get ahead of the others, as the laurels of the winner got to be the one who will have to come first. The Russian army was quick. Berlin was surrendered almost without any resistance. The people of Berlin is frozen in terror, waiting for the “Russian barbarians”, however, as soon became clear, fear practiced by the Austrians, who were with the Prussians old scores. Austrian troops perpetrated in the Berlin robbery and pogroms, so to reason with them with the use of weapons had Russian. They say that Frederick the Great, upon learning that the destruction in Berlin was minimal, said: “Thanks to Russian, they have saved Berlin from the horrors that the Austrians threatened my capital!”. However, official propaganda at the behest of the same Friedrich, not skimp on descriptions of the horrors that were repaired by the “Russian savages.” The second time Berlin was taken in the spring of 1945 and that ended the bloodiest war in the history of Russia.
Bucharest
the Capital of Romania, the Russian troops occupied during the Russo-Turkish war of 1806-1812 years. The Sultan tried to recapture the city, but the Russian army, numbering less than five thousand men, opposed trinadcatiletnie corps the Turks utterly smashed it. In this battle the Turks lost more than 3 thousand, and Russian – 300 people. The Turkish army retreated across the Danube, and the Sultan was forced to leave Bucharest. Bucharest, our forces took in 1944 during the Iasi-Kishinev operation, which is recognized as one of the most successful and effective military operations of world war II. In Bucharest began an uprising against the fascist regime, Soviet troops supported the rebels, and were met on the streets of Bucharest flowers and General rejoicing.
Belgrade
for the First time, Belgrade was taken by Russian troops during the same Russian-Turkish war of 1806-1812 years. In Serbia there is a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire, supported by the Russians. Belgrade was taken, our troops were enthusiastically received, and Serbia came under the protectorate of RussiaI. Later, Serbia had to free from the Turks once again, as peace terms had been violated by the Ottoman Empire, and with the connivance of European countries, the Turks began to oppress Christians. Liberators our troops entered the streets of Belgrade in 1944.
Rome
In 1798 Russia in the anti-French coalition began the struggle with Napoleon, invaded the lands of Italy. General Ushakov landed near Naples, and having taken the city, marched on Rome, where the French garrison. The French hastily retreated. 11 Oct 1799 Russian troops entered the eternal city. Here is how wrote about it Lieutenant Balabin Ushakov: “Yesterday’s numbers low in our case we entered the city of Rome. The delight with which we greeted the residents, does the greatest honor and glory to the Russians. From the gate of St. John to the soldier apartments both sides of the streets were strewn with inhabitants of both sexes. Even were able to place our troops. “Viva Pablo Primo! Vivat Muscovites!” — it was proclaimed everywhere with applause. The joy of the Romans due to the fact that by the time of Russian arrival in the city have already begun to host the bandits and looters. The emergence of the disciplined Russian troops saved Rome from the real looting.
Warsaw
This European capital of the Russian take, perhaps, the most often. 1794. In Poland there was an uprising, and to suppress it was sent to the Suvorov. Warsaw was taken, and the assault was accompanied by the infamous “massacre of Prague” (Prague – the name of a suburb of Warsaw). The cruelty of Russian soldiers towards the civilian population, though took place, however, was greatly exaggerated. Next time Warsaw was taken in 1831, also in the course of the military campaign to crush the uprising. The battle for the city was extremely fierce, both sides showed miracles of courage. Finally, Warsaw our forces took in 1944. The assault on the city as well preceded the uprising, however, this time, the poles rebelled not against Russian, and against the Germans. Warsaw was liberated and saved from destruction by the Nazis.
Sofia
this town and our troops also had to fight more than once. For the first time Sofia was occupied by the Russians in 1878, during the Russo – Turkish war. The liberation of the ancient capital of Bulgaria from the Turks was preceded by fierce fighting in the Balkans. When the Russians entered Sofia, and they were enthusiastically received by the residents of the city. That’s how he wrote about the St. Petersburg newspaper: “Our troops with music, singing and waving banners stepped into Sofia in the General rejoicing of the people.” In 1944, Sofia was liberated by Soviet troops from the Nazis, and the “Russian brothers” was again welcomed with the flowers and tears of joy.
Amsterdam
the city was liberated by the Russians from the French garrison during the foreign campaign of the Russian army 1813-15 years. The Dutch started the uprising against the Napoleonic occupation of the country and were supported by Cossack forces, commanded by none other than General Benkendorf. The Cossacks fired on the inhabitants of Amsterdam such a strong impression that the memory of the liberation of the city from Napoleon they have long celebrated a special holiday – day of the Cossack.
Paris
a great end to the foreign campaign was the capture of Paris. Parisians did not perceive the Russians as liberators, and in fear, awaited the appearance of barbarian hordes, the terrible bearded Cossacks and Kalmyks. However, very soon the fear gave way to curiosity and then genuine sympathy. Enlisted personnel acted in Paris in a very disciplined way, and the officers as one spoke French, and were very courteous and educated people. The Cossacks quickly became fashionable in Paris to watch as they bathe themselves and bathe in the hay their horses went in droves. Officers were invited to the most fashionable Parisian salons. Say Alexander I of Russia, visiting the Louvre, very surprised, having seen some of the paintings. He explained that in anticipation of the arrival of the “terrible Russian” was started the evacuation of works of art. The Emperor only shrugged. And when the French inhave namerilis tear down the statue of Napoleon, the Russian Tsar ordered to put to the monument to the armed guards. So, who defended the treasure of France from vandalism is another question.
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