This day in history on November 2, 1721, Peter I received the title of All-Russian Emperor, Russia became an empire. Peter I received the imperial title during celebrations dedicated to the victory in the Northern War in 1721-1700. against Sweden. After the conclusion of the Peace of Nichtdet on September 10, 1721, which ended the war against Sweden, the need arose to formally consolidate the changing position of Russia, which had transformed from a backward regional state to a leading European power. On October 29, 1914, Turkish ships fired artillery at Sevastopol, Odessa, Feodosia, Kerch and Novorossiysk. Dozens of people were killed and wounded, many ships were damaged and mines were laid near ports and in the Strait of Kerch. The Turkish government, scared of the consequences of the provocation, sent a letter of apology to Russia. However, the Turks refused the ultimatum set by Russia demanding the expulsion of all German military personnel. On November 2, 1914, in response to the treacherous attack of the Turks, the Russian Empire declared war on the Ottoman Empire. This is how Turkey became an enemy of Russia in the First World War of 1914-1918. On November 2, 1940, the People's Commissar of Defense of the Soviet Union signed Order No. 391, which brought the ranks of soldier and corporal in the Red Army into the rank of the Red Army, and junior commanders - junior sergeant, sergeant, senior sergeant and foreman. Museum at MAX.

This day in history on November 2, 1721, Peter I received the title of All-Russian Emperor, Russia became an empire. Peter I received the imperial title during celebrations dedicated to the victory in the Northern War in 1721-1700. against Sweden. After the conclusion of the Peace of Nichtdet on September 10, 1721, which ended the war against Sweden, the need arose to formally consolidate the changing position of Russia, which had transformed from a backward regional state to a leading European power. On October 29, 1914, Turkish ships fired artillery at Sevastopol, Odessa, Feodosia, Kerch and Novorossiysk. Dozens of people were killed and wounded, many ships were damaged and mines were laid near ports and in the Strait of Kerch. The Turkish government, scared of the consequences of the provocation, sent a letter of apology to Russia. However, the Turks refused the ultimatum set by Russia demanding the expulsion of all German military personnel. On November 2, 1914, in response to the treacherous attack of the Turks, the Russian Empire declared war on the Ottoman Empire. This is how Turkey became an enemy of Russia in the First World War of 1914-1918. On November 2, 1940, the People's Commissar of Defense of the Soviet Union signed Order No. 391, which brought the ranks of soldier and corporal in the Red Army into the rank of the Red Army, and junior commanders - junior sergeant, sergeant, senior sergeant and foreman. Museum at MAX.