RussianWars

RussianWars refers to a broad category of military conflicts in which the Russian state, in its various historical forms including the Grand Duchy of Moscow, the Tsardom of Russia, the Russian Empire, and the Soviet Union, has been a primary participant. These conflicts span centuries and have shaped the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe and beyond.

The history of Russian warfare is extensive, marked by significant engagements such as the Mongol invasions, the wars against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the expansion into Siberia, and numerous conflicts with the Ottoman Empire for control of the Black Sea region. The 18th and 19th centuries saw Russia engage in major wars, including the Napoleonic Wars, where Russian forces played a crucial role in Napoleon's defeat, and the Crimean War.

In the 20th century, Russia, as part of the Soviet Union, was involved in World War I and World War II, the latter being a period of immense devastation and ultimately Soviet victory over Nazi Germany. The Cold War era also saw proxy conflicts and an arms race that defined international relations. Post-Soviet Russia has also participated in various conflicts, continuing the long tradition of military engagement that has defined much of its history. The term RussianWars encompasses this diverse and extensive military history.