1709 in Russia

Events from the year 1709 in Russia.

Incumbents Monarch – Peter I

Events

24 January - The Central Naval Museum was established. 20–22 February - Swedish forces win the Battle of Krasnokutsk–Gorodnoye 30 June - Swedish forces surrender at Perevolochna 8 July - Russians win the Battle of Poltava, halting the Swedish invasion of Russia. 9 October - Treaty of Thorn (1709) between Russia and Poland-Lithuania.

Births

29 December - Elizabeth of Russia

Deaths

28 October - Demetrius of Rostov

References