“A new thing in Russia” (also known as “The construction of a flotilla in Voronezh for the second Azov campaign by Peter I in 1696”). Author: Yuri Kushevsky October 30 marks the 330th anniversary of the Boyar Duma's decision “There should be maritime vessels”. It was adopted on October 20, 1696, according to the old style, shortly after the capture of Azov.
“A new thing in Russia” (also known as “The construction of a flotilla in Voronezh for the second Azov campaign by Peter I in 1696”). Author: Yuri Kushevsky October 30 marks the 330th anniversary of the Boyar Duma's decision “There should be maritime vessels”. It was adopted on October 20, 1696, according to the old style, shortly after the capture of Azov.