"Personal example of courage and fearlessness": 275 years since the birth of Mikhail Kutuzov
2020-09-16T07:50:37.553Z
On September 16, 1745, the outstanding Russian commander Mikhail Kutuzov was born - a student of Alexander Suvorov and the first full Knight of St. George in the history of Russia. He defeated the Ottoman army during the Russo-Turkish War of 1806-1812 and led Russian troops to victory over Napoleon in the Patriotic War of 1812. In addition, Kutuzov proved to be an outstanding diplomat who contributed to the territorial expansion of the Russian Empire and the conclusion of beneficial international alliances.
Source: russiart