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January

Introduction of a new chronology in Russia: 1700 g instead of 7208 g

January 11 - the introduction of a new chronology in the Russian kingdom. After December 31, 7208 came January 1, 1700. By decree of Peter I on this day it was necessary... "to congratulate each other on the New Year as a sign of a good undertaking and a new centenary... along the noble and passing streets at the gates and houses to make some decoration from the trees and branches of pine, spruce and juniper... repair firing from small guns and guns, start missiles as long as anyone happens, and light the lights. "

Decree of Peter I on the transition to European clothing

January 14 - Decree of Peter I, prescribing to dress in European clothes.

Ban on England imports of cotton fabrics from India, Iran and China

The English parliament has banned the import of cotton fabrics from India, Iran and China.

February

The beginning of the Northern War by the invasion of the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland Augustus II in Swedish Livonia with the aim of capturing Riga

On February 11 (February 21), 1700, the troops of the Elector of Saxony and King Augustus II of Poland invaded Swedish Livonia without declaring war. August hoped to capture Riga, which occupied a key strategic position in the Baltic states, and this, firstly, weaken the Swedes, and secondly, get ahead of Russia in the territorial acquisitions of its ally.

August: Russia makes peace with Turkey and starts Northern war with Sweden

Peace between Russia and Turkey was declared on August 18 (29), 1700, and the next day, August 19 (30), Russia declared war on Sweden. At the same time, a decree was issued on the confiscation of all Swedish goods located in Moscow in favor of the Russian treasury, and the Swedish envoy to Moscow was arrested.