2 Quotes & Sayings By Suvorov Viktor

Suvorov Viktor was born in Russia on January 11, 1799. He is remembered as one of the greatest commanders in military history. Suvorov's father, enlisted as a private in the Russian army during the Napoleonic Wars, and rose to the rank of colonel. His son was taught by his father, and at the age of twelve he was already an accomplished soldier. A year later he joined his father's regiment as an ensign Read more

When Suvorov was fifteen, he began military training at the famous Kazan Military Academy. During his time there Suvorov became friends with famous people such as Alexander Suvorov, brother of the Russian general who had defeated Napoleon, and Count Alexander Tormasov, aide to General Barclay de Tolly. After graduating with honors from Kazan Military Academy in 1818 - he had attended St Petersburg Military Academy at age 15 - Suvorov served for several years in various parts of Russia. In 1824 he fought against Ottoman forces in Crimea. Two years later he was made commander of 5th Light Cavalry Division stationed in Poland.

He was promoted to Major General with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and then Colonel (Cavalry). In 1828 Suvorov received command of 7th Cuirassier Division stationed in Poland. In 1830 a war broke out between Russia and Turkey that lasted several years and eventually led to a war between Russia and Turkey.

During the war Suvorov commanded a cavalry force which won a series of victories against Turkish forces. In 1834 he was transferred to command a guard detachment sent to guard Nicholas II from assassins who were planning his assassination on behalf of Prince Kurakin - Prince Kurakin was one of two sons of Paul I who had been eliminated from succession by Nicholas I after Paul I's assassination due to his pro-Prussian sympathies during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1836 Suvorov received command of a detachment that guarded a road that ran between Moscow and St Petersburg from "intruders".

It is believed that this was part of an attempt by Crown Prince Serge Obolensky to escape from prison where he had been confined after being accused by Tsar Nicholas I as being involved in an assassination plot against him. This incident led to Suvorov's first major victory over Turkish forces along this road at Khotina where Turks were slaughtered "en masse." In late 1836 Suvorov was