Historical Events tagged with "black sea"

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Politics & Government

Russia and Ottoman Empire Sign Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca

July 21st, 1774 250 years ago

The Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca marked the end of the Russo-Turkish War between Russia and the Ottoman Empire. Signed on July 21, 1774, this agreement formalized Russia's territorial gains and its influence over the Black Sea. The war, which began in 1768, involved significant battles and shifts in power dynamics in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, largely driven by Russia's ambitions to expand its territory and weaken Ottoman control. The treaty was negotiated at the conclusion of hostilities, and it significantly altered the balance of power in the region, leading to increased Russian dominance.

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