The large-scale historical drama "Birth of an Empire" was released in wide distribution - and we continue to publish a series of episodes of the Russian Radio University program "Peter the Great and His Empire". Igor Kniazki: Peter I's caution is not a sign of weakness: whoever dictates the course of the war is better as a military leader Author of the series, doctor of historical sciences, professor from the Moscow Economic Institute, honorary employee of higher professional education in Russia Igor Kniazki: "Peter's caution is not a sign of weakness. Let's remember Roman history: a careful commander is always better than a reckless one. Charles was sometimes just reckless. Peter would not and could not. Furthermore, what weakness is it if he forces his course of military action on Charles? The one who dictates the course is a top military leader. He gives Charles the opportunity to attack, knowing that the Swedes have never fought defensive battles before. Obviously they will attack, but Carl has no choice. So let Carl go on the offensive so we're ready for it. And before that, everything must be done to make this attack difficult, so that it does not become sudden, as in Nerva. That's the point." Watch the episode Subscribe to Radio Russia on Telegram | MAX and download the official app of Radio Russia!

The large-scale historical drama "Birth of an Empire" was released in wide distribution - and we continue to publish a series of episodes of the Russian Radio University program "Peter the Great and His Empire". Igor Kniazki: Peter I's caution is not a sign of weakness: whoever dictates the course of the war is better as a military leader Author of the series, doctor of historical sciences, professor from the Moscow Economic Institute, honorary employee of higher professional education in Russia Igor Kniazki: "Peter's caution is not a sign of weakness. Let's remember Roman history: a careful commander is always better than a reckless one. Charles was sometimes just reckless. Peter would not and could not. Furthermore, what weakness is it if he forces his course of military action on Charles? The one who dictates the course is a top military leader. He gives Charles the opportunity to attack, knowing that the Swedes have never fought defensive battles before. Obviously they will attack, but Carl has no choice. So let Carl go on the offensive so we're ready for it. And before that, everything must be done to make this attack difficult, so that it does not become sudden, as in Nerva. That's the point." Watch the episode Subscribe to Radio Russia on Telegram | MAX and download the official app of Radio Russia!