Russian Prussia
Russian Prussia[1] refers to two periods in the history of Prussia. Since 1991 Russian Prussia has been a synonym for Kaliningrad Oblast.
18th century
During the
Elizabeth I of Russia issued a ukase about the incorporation of Königsberg into Russia.[2] On January 24, 1758, the leading burghers of Königsberg submitted to Elizabeth.[3] Five Imperial Russian general-governors administered the city during the war from 1758–62; the Russian army did not abandon the town until 1763.[4]
After World War II
The Soviet leader
exclave
of Russia.
References
- ^ Bolles, Blair (1958). The big change in Europe. Norton. p. 120.
- ISBN 8385702032.
- ^ Holborn, Hajo (1964). A History of Modern Germany: 1648-1840. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. p. 245.
- ISBN 9780226978598.