Poteshnye Voiska Collection

Concerts par la Musique du Régiment Préobrajenski de la Garde Impériale Russe, c. 1895
Concerts par la Musique du Regiment Preobrajenski de la Garde Imperiale Russe, c. 1895. Private Collection

Dress uniforms of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1695-1700, 1901-1904. Artist: Charlemagne, Adolf (1826-1901)
Dress uniforms of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1695-1700, 1901-1904. Private Collection

Military exercise of the Fun forces of Peter I near Kozukhovo, 1880. Artist: Kivshenko, Alexei Danilovich (1851-1895)
Military exercise of the Fun forces of Peter I near Kozukhovo, 1880. Found in the collection of State Central Navy Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Count Semyon Andreyevich Saltykov (1672-1742), 18th century. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Count Semyon Andreyevich Saltykov (1672-1742), 18th century. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of Count Pavel Ivanovich Yaguzhinsky (1683?1736), 1821-1822. Artist: Afanasyev, Afanasy (active c. 1809-1826)
Portrait of Count Pavel Ivanovich Yaguzhinsky (1683?1736), 1821-1822. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Field-Officer of the Preobrazhensky Regiment on Horseback, Early 19th cen Artist: Shiflard
Field-Officer of the Preobrazhensky Regiment on Horseback, Early 19th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The toy army of Peter I, 1892. Artist: Ryabushkin, Andrei Petrovich (1861-1904)
The toy army of Peter I, 1892. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Boy Lance Corporal of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, End 1760s. Artist: Anonymous
Boy Lance Corporal of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, End 1760s. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Grenadier of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, End of 1770s. Artist: Anonymous
Grenadier of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, End of 1770s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Grenadiers of the Preobrazhensky, Semenovsky and Izmailovsky Regiment in 1763-1775, Early 1840s. Found in the collection of the A. Suvorov State Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of Count Nikolay Alexeyevich Tatishchev (1739-1823), 1795. Artist: Pyadyshev, Vasily Petrovich (1758-1835)
Portrait of Count Nikolay Alexeyevich Tatishchev (1739-1823), 1795. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Grenadier of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1712, End 1830s. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Grenadier of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1712, End 1830s. Found in the collection of the A. Suvorov State Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Grenadiers of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1732-1738, Early 1840s. Artist: Chorikov, Boris Artemyevich (1802-1866)
Grenadiers of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1732-1738, Early 1840s. Found in the collection of the A. Suvorov State Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Grenadier of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1800, 1840s. Artist: Belousov, Lev Alexandrovich (1806-1864)
Grenadier of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1800, 1840s. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Grenadier cap of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1762, Early 1840s. Artist: Petrovsky, Alexey Gavrilovich (1817-?)
Grenadier cap of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1762, Early 1840s. Found in the collection of the A. Suvorov State Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Light infantryman of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, 1816-1822. Private Collection

Changing of the Preobrazhensky Regiment Guards in the Gatchina Palace at the time of Paul I, 1845. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St. Petersburg

Grenadier of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, 1793. Artist: Geissler, Christian Gottfried Heinrich (1770-1844)
Grenadier of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, 1793. Found in the collection of the A. Suvorov State Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the General Fyodor Berchman, 1762. Artist: Christineck, Carl Ludwig Johann (1732 / 3-1792 / 4)
Portrait of the General Fyodor Berchman, 1762. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

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"Poteshnye Voiska: A Glimpse into the Magnificent History of Russian Military" Step back in time and witness the grandeur of the Poteshnye Voiska, as depicted by renowned artists. From the exquisite dress uniforms of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1695-1700 to 1901-1904, captured with meticulous detail by Adolf Charlemagne, immerse yourself in a visual feast. Travel further through history to 1880, where Alexei Danilovich Kivshenko portrays Peter I's Fun forces engaging in military exercises near Kozukhovo. The intensity and precision displayed are awe-inspiring. Delve into portraiture as an anonymous artist captures Count Semyon Andreyevich Saltykov's commanding presence during the 18th century. Equally captivating is Count Pavel Ivanovich Yaguzhinsky's portrait from 1821-1822, skillfully rendered by Afanasy Afanasyev. Samuel Shiflard takes us on a journey astride a horse with his depiction of a Field-Officer of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in early 19th-century attire. The attention to detail transports us directly onto the battlefield. Marvel at Andrei Petrovich Ryabushkin's portrayal of Peter I's toy army from 1892 – a whimsical yet significant representation that showcases both playfulness and strategic planning. Witness history unfold before your eyes as an anonymous artist brings forth an image of a Boy Lance Corporal from the End of1760s within the Preobrazhensky Regiment. This poignant artwork reminds us that youth played its part even amidst times filled with valor and bravery. The Grenadiers' strength emanates through another anonymous artist’s work depicting them at various periods between1763-1775 - Semenovsky and Izmailovsky Regiments included.