Participation of cavalry units of Stavropol Kalmycks in the wars of Russia in the second half of XVIII century
The article considers the issues of preparation and participation of the Kalmycks of Stavropol troops in the wars of Russia with Prussia and Sweden. The Kalmyck cavalrymen reinforced the fighting power of Russian Army and the military service together with the Cossacks and soldiers helped in their adaptation in the social and cultural space of Russian Empire.