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Destruction of Tartu
- When
- 1708
- Where
- Tartu (Dorpat), Estonia
- Part of
- Russian Destruction of Tartu
Russian forces blew up Tartu's fortifications and houses in 1708, looted property, and deported all citizens to Russia.
In 1708, Russian troops demolished the remaining fortifications and houses of Tartu, including the bishops' castle ruins. They looted all movable property and subsequently deported the entire citizenry to Russia, leaving the city destroyed and empty.
Sources
- Tartu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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