Before the era of Peter the Great, the law did not define who was a subject of the Russian ruler and who was a foreigner. But foreigners were easily recognizable because of their different appearance and clothing. Even those who learned the language were never accepted as full-fledged Russians. Since the end of the 15th century, when the Grand Duchy of Moscow appeared as a sovereign state, more and more foreigners began coming to Russia from Europe. They had to be registered with official documents and, most importantly, offered protection. Lacking knowledge of the Russian language, as well as customs, foreigners could easily become prey to thieves. After all, they traveled to Russia on a wide range of commercial business, carrying with them money and valuables. And in the vast and sparsely settled Russian countryside, where one could easily be killed just for a nice pair of pants or boots - foreigners with their fancy clothing and expensive weapons were more likely to become a t...
The Finnish defense minister says in his greeting to the peacekeepers that the war in Ukraine will decide the future of all of Europe.
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