The Russian army commanded by Tsar Peter the Great inflicted a severe defeat on the forces of the Swedish king Charles XII. This victory was a turning point in the ending of Sweden's supremacy in Northern Europe and in Russia's rise as a great power.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Poltava?
- The Battle of Poltava was fought in 1709 during the Great Northern War between Russia and Sweden on the territory of present-day Ukraine.
- When did Battle of Poltava happen?
- 1709 CE