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  1. Precursors: Regiments of the New Order

    Russian tsars before Peter the Great maintained professional hereditary musketeer corps known as streltsy. These were originally raised by Ivan the Terrible; originally an effective force, they had become hig… See more

    Introduction of conscription

    Conscription in Russia was introduced by Peter the Great in December 1699, though reports say Peter's father also used it. The conscripts were called "recruits." They were not volunteers.
    Peter forme… See more

    1760s–1790s

    The history of the Russian Army in this era was principally linked to the name of Russian General Alexander Suvorov, considered to be one of the few great generals in history who never lost a battle.
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