Historical Events tagged with "tsar alexei"
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Military & Warfare
Russian Army Captures Vilnius During War
July 31st, 1655 369 years ago
The Russian army entered Vilnius, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, capturing it during the Russo-Polish War. This marked a significant moment in the conflict as the city fell under Russian control and would remain occupied for six years. The occupation was part of a broader military campaign by Tsar Alexei I to expand Russian influence and territory in Eastern Europe amid ongoing hostilities with the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
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