Principality of Moldavia (Russia)

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Establishment

• September 1829: With the Treaty of Adrianople in 1829, following the Russo-Turkish War, The Russian Empire gained control over Moldavia, leading to a period of Russian influence in the region.

Chronology

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1. Russo-Turkish War (1828-29)

Was a war between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire. War broke out after the Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II closed the Dardanelles to Russian ships because Russia had supported the revolutionaries of the Greek War of Independency.

1.1. Treaty of Adrianople (1829)

Was the treaty that ended the Russo-Turkish War (1828-1829).

• September 1829: With the Treaty of Adrianople in 1829, following the Russo-Turkish War, The Russian Empire gained control over Moldavia, leading to a period of Russian influence in the region.

2. Crimean War

Was a war between Russia and an alliance comprising the Ottoman Empire, France, the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Sardinia.

2.1. Danube campaign (Crimean War)

Was the Danubian theatre of the Crimean War.

• June 1853: The Danube campaign opened when the Russians occupied the Danubian Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia in May 1853, bringing their forces to the north bank of the River Danube.

Disestablishment

• June 1853: The Danube campaign opened when the Russians occupied the Danubian Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia in May 1853, bringing their forces to the north bank of the River Danube.