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Today in History, July 3

By The Moscow Times
A portrait of Peter I.

The Russo-Turkish War of 1686-1700 was brought to an end with the signing of the Treaty of Constantinople, 313 years ago today, on July 3, 1700. Having secured peace in the south, Peter I would now turn his forces to the north and enter into a war against the Swedish Empire.

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