On July 8, 315 years ago, the largest battle of the Northern War took place, 7 kilometers from the city of Poltava, between Russian troops led by Peter I and Swedish troops led by Charles XII.
In recognition of the victory achieved by the Russian army under Peter the Great's command over the Swedish forces at the Battle of Poltava, a Day of Military Glory for Russia has been instituted, which is observed on the 10th of July.
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