Code of honor of a Russian officer

In the Russian Empire, the title of “Russian officer” was not just a designation of professional or social affiliation. The title of “officer” meant belonging to a special caste for whom honor and dignity were more expensive than life. They fought for honor, and they died for her.

During the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, captain Valentin Kulchitsky wrote “Tips to the Young Officer”, which, in fact, became a code of honor of a Russian officer. The book also included the “Duel Code” by V. Durasov, equally fair for both civilians and the military, and the story of A. S. Pushkin “Shot”, as the brightest illustration of both officer honor and duel history. For the duel is “the last argument of the preservation of honor.”