In 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia with the largest army Europe had ever seen. As it advanced, the Russian army retreated, and ...

President Vladimir Putin took part in celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the Borodino Battle and awarded the “City of Military Glory” titles to Mozhaisk and Maloyaroslavets on Sunday.

26. -- The Russian battleships Emperor Alexander III., Borodino, Orel, and Kniaz Souvaroff and the transport Anatol anchored in this port to-day. View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...