"For the benefit of maintenance of our sincere relations with France..." The participation of the French delegations in events devoted to 100-anniversary of the Borodino battle in 1912
The article tells about the participation of the French delegations (official - from the Ministry of Defence, and public - from the historical associations “Le Souvenir Français” and “La Sabretache”) in events hold in Russia in 1912 devoted to the celebration of the 100-anniversary of Patriotic war of 1812. The author also covers the little-known facts of the history of creation and installation on the Borodino battlefield in 1912-1913 of the monument to officers and soldiers of the Napoleon Army, died at the Borodino battle in 1812.