🗓 September 8 — the Day of Military Glory of Russia. ⚔️ #OTD in 1812, the Battle of Borodino — the key clash between the Russian Army, helmed by Mikhail Kutuzov, and Napoleon's invaders during the 1812 Patriotic War. The battle near Borodino village commenced at 5 a.m. on September 8. Napoleon's troops were being attacked all day long. By paying the toll of huge losses, the enemy seemed to gain some tactical advantage. But the depleted Russian units took a final stand — by the evening, the Fren