An exact 18th-century depiction of the Strelitz Guards, the first professional army in the history of Russia. Rendered by geographer and engraver, Thomas Jefferys, this print captures the shift in military strategy of Russia.The soldier is shown 'in arms' as he holds a characteristic berdysh (long-axe), and wears a typical kaftan. This image is significant to understanding the transformation that occurred in the military strategy of the Tsardom of Russia.
