Famous fortresses in Russian military history. Shishov A.

since ancient times, each city - and not only in Rus' - to exist, must be a fortress. In the guarantee, the Russian fortresses stood whole lines, protecting our land. Over time, their appearance changed. Palais -columns replaced oak grades with powerful earthen embankments, and gradually complex engineering structures made of stone and bricks came into their place.

in front of you is the history of fortress wars, which were waged by ancient Russia, the Great Principality of Moscow, the Russian kingdom and the Russian Empire. The story of the capture of fortresses, which were considered impregnable, the history of the defense of fortresses is a bright combat past that we still remember and which we are proud.