The place where Russian Army crossed Vorskla
After successful completion of negotiations Tsar Peter I arrived to his headquarters deployed in the hamlet Krytoi Bereg on the left bank of Vorskla river.
Battle of Poltava. History
When the battle opened, Charles had about 14,000 men, while Peter commanded about 45,000. To make matters worse for the Swedes, Charles was wounded during the siege on June 17, when he was hit in the foot while taking part in a small engagement during an inspection of the Swedish outposts on the banks of [...]
Place of the Peter’s I rest
The Commandant of fortress Kelin had lodged there during the siege of Poltava, in the same house «about three rooms with a kitchen and a bath-house» Peter I rested after the Poltava battle the following day.
Poltava history
During 11-17 centuries Poltava lied between Rus and ‘Wild Field’ of nomads, later – between Grand Duchy Lithuania and Golden Horde, Rech Pospolyta (nowadays Poland) and Moscow Empire. During numerous wars the city was destroyed many times, but always revived. In historic document dated back 1641, Poltava was mentioned as the city center for the [...]