Historedia
Group or institution

Russian Empire

Events
12
Episodes
19
Years
1732–1885

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Russian Empire, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Signing of the Treaty of Riascha

    1732

    Role: Signatory

    1. 21 January 1732 · RashtWaiver of Territorial Claims

      The treaty stipulated that Russia would waive its claim to any territory south of the Kura River.

    2. 21 January 1732 · RashtSafavid Reciprocal Concessions

      The Safavids granted trade privileges to Russian merchants and promised to restore the Georgian king.

  2. Treaty of Niš

    1739

    Role: Signatory party

    1. 18 September 1739 · BelgradePreliminary Agreement in Belgrade

      A preliminary peace treaty was signed in Belgrade on 18 September 1739, initiating the peace process between Russia and the Ottoman Empire.

    2. 3 October 1739 · NišSigning of the Treaty of Niš

      The final Russo-Turkish peace treaty was signed in Niš on 3 October 1739, ending the war between the two empires.

    3. 28 December 1739 · ConstantinopleRatification in Constantinople

      The treaty was formally concluded with the exchange of diplomatic instruments and a final convention signed in Constantinople on 28 December 1739.

  3. Treaty of Åbo

    1743

    Role: Signatory

    1. 7 August 1743 (O.S.) · Åbo (Turku)Signing of the Treaty of Åbo

      Russia and Sweden signed the peace treaty in Åbo on 7 August 1743 (O.S.), ending the war.

  4. Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca

    1774

    Role: Signatory and victor

    1. 21 July 1774 · Küçük KaynarcaSigning of the Treaty

      The Ottoman Empire signed the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca on 21 July 1774, ending the war with major concessions to Russia.

    2. 21 July 1774 · Ottoman EmpireEstablishment of Orthodox Protectorate

      The treaty granted Russia the right to protect Orthodox Christians in the Ottoman Empire, a significant diplomatic shift.

    3. 21 July 1774 · Turkish StraitsAccess to Turkish Straits

      The treaty forced the Ottomans to allow Russian ships to pass through the Turkish Straits into the Mediterranean.

  5. Treaty of Aynalıkavak

    1779

    Role: signatory

    1. 10 March 1779 · Aynalıkavak Palace, IstanbulSigning of the Treaty of Aynalıkavak

      Ottoman and Russian representatives signed the treaty on 10 March 1779 at the Aynalıkavak palace in Istanbul, with French mediation.

  6. Treaty of the Third Partition of Poland

    1795

    Role: Conquering power and treaty signatory

    1. 24 October 1795 · Meeting of the three partitioning powersAgreement to dissolve the Commonwealth

      Austrian, Prussian, and Russian representatives met on 24 October 1795 to dissolve the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.

  7. Treaty of Constantinople

    1800

    Role: treaty party

    1. 21 March O.S. – 6 April N.S. 1800 · Constantinople, Ottoman EmpireConclusion of the Treaty of Constantinople

      Russia and the Ottomans signed the treaty in spring 1800, creating the Septinsular Republic as the first autonomous Greek state since 1453.

    2. 1 November 1800 · Constantinople, Ottoman EmpireSanctioning of the constitution and flag

      On 1 November 1800 the Grand Vizier presented the delegates with the constitution, a diploma of autonomy, and the new flag, blessed by the Patriarch.

  8. Treaty of London demands an Ottoman armistice in Greece

    1827

    Role: Signatory

    1. 6 July 1827 · LondonSigning of the Treaty of London

      Britain, France, and Russia signed the Treaty of London on 6 July 1827, demanding an Ottoman armistice in Greece.

  9. Romanian language banned in Bessarabia schools and government

    1834

    Role: Imperial Authority

    1. 1834 · Bessarabia Governorate1834 Language Ban

      Russian authorities banned Romanian in schools and government facilities in the Bessarabia Governorate, despite the majority population being Romanian.

  10. First battle in the siege of Plevna during the Russo-Turkish War

    1877

    Role: Coalition Leader

    1. 19–20 July 1877 · PlevnaFirst Battle of Plevna

      Russian troops reached Pleven on 19 July 1877 and began bombarding the town, forcing some Ottoman units off the outer defences the next day.

  11. Russo-Turkish War: Battle of Shipka Pass IV

    1878

    Role: Combatant

    1. January 5–9, 1878 · Shipka PassFourth Battle of Shipka Pass

      Russian and Bulgarian forces defeated the Ottoman Empire in the final battle for control of the Shipka Pass.

  12. Battle for Kushka triggers the Panjdeh Incident

    1885

    Role: Combatant

    1. 1885 · Site of present-day SerhetabatFort Construction at Serhetabat

      Russian troops constructed a fort on the site of present-day Serhetabat after taking the Panjdeh oasis.

    2. 30 March 1885 · Panjdeh oasis, near KushkaBattle for Kushka

      Russian forces attacked Afghan positions at Panjdeh, overwhelming the defenders and capturing artillery and convoys.

Sources

  1. Treaty of Resht Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-31
  2. Treaty of Niš (1739) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
  3. Treaty of Åbo Wikipedia, revision of 2025-03-17
  4. Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  5. Russo-Turkish War (1768–1774) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
  6. Treaty of Aynalıkavak Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-13
  7. Third Partition of Poland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
  8. Treaty of Constantinople (1800) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-11
  9. Treaty of London (1827) Wikipedia, revision of 2025-04-17
  10. Bessarabia Governorate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  11. Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  12. Siege of Plevna Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
  13. Battle of Shipka Pass Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
  14. Panjdeh incident Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31