One of the aims of the Russian…

June 1854 CE to 1853 CE

One of the aims of the Russian advance has been to encourage the Orthodox Christian Serbs and Bulgarians living under Ottoman rule to rebel.

When the Russian troops crossed the River Pruth into Moldavia, the Orthodox Christians had showed no interest in rising up against the Turks.

Adding to the worries of Nicholas I ihas been the concern that Austria will enter the war against the Russians and attack his armies on the western flank.

Indeed, after attempting to mediate a peaceful settlement between Russia and Turkey, the Austrians enter the war on the side of Turkey with an attack against the Russians in the Principalities which threatens to cut off the Russian supply lines.

Accordingly, the Russians Are forced to raise the siege of Silistra on June 23, 1854, and begin abandoning the Principalities.

The lifting of the siege reduces the threat of a Russian advance into Bulgaria.

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Silistra Razgrad Bulgaria View →

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Abdulmejid I View → Nicholas I View →

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