Российские планы ведения войны на западе (февраль 1810—июнь 1812 г.)
Russian strategy for War in the West February 1810—June 1812

Summary/Abstract: The article provides an analysis of Russian operational strategies from February 1810 to June 1812 as well as explains the importance of Belarusian lands with regard to the strategy taken by Russians. The Author claims that strategic plans concerning future military activities in the West made by Russian commanders were subjected to constant transformations. According to offensive plans Belarusian lands were supposed to be the center for concentration of Russian troops, their military base as well as war reserves stock. Defensive war plans saw Belarusian lands as an area of major military activities. They were to weaken considerably the enemy forces, after which the regular battle could start. Meticulous attention was paid to the Russian attack preparation plans for spoiling attacks on Napoleon (January — March 1812). The Author has enunciated that in the spring of 1812 — in relevance to the previously made plans — Russian troops were ready to advance on the territory of the Dutchy of Warsaw as well as Prussia. They strived for the destruction of military potential, defeat of army, conquest of Warsaw, and taking control along the Vistula banks. Making these plans effective would lead to announcing the reconstitution of the Kingdom of Poland. However, a change in the balance of political power in Europe in April 1812 made Russia retreat from military offensive.

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