Russian Infantry of Peter The Great - 1698-1725 - 1/72 - Zvezda 8049 HD Behind this sturdy four-panel screen

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Russian Infantry of Peter The Great - 1698-1725 - 1/72 - Zvezda 8049 HD Behind this sturdy four-panel screenIn the 17th century Russia had had little to do with any but its nearest neighbours, and most rather liked it like that. However in 1689 a new young Tsar, Peter I, came to the throne determined to bring his country into the modern world, and top of the list of priorities was the army. When the opportunity presented itself in 1698 he disbanded much of the existing army and set about raising a new one along western lines. The results were initially