On November 4, 1612, the Second people’s volunteer Army led by Kuzma Minin and Knyaz Dmitry Pozharsky liberated Moscow from the

On November 4, 1612, the Second people’s volunteer Army led by Kuzma Minin and Knyaz Dmitry Pozharsky liberated Moscow from the Polish-Lithuanian invaders. Since 1649 and this day the date has been celebrated and cherished throughout the nation. Learn more in our in-depth historical longread. © Russian Military Historical Society Source: Russian MFA