1762 in Russia
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| Years in Russia: | 1759 1760 1761 1762 1763 1764 1765 |
| Centuries: | 17th century · 18th century · 19th century |
| Decades: | 1730s 1740s 1750s 1760s 1770s 1780s 1790s |
| Years: | 1759 1760 1761 1762 1763 1764 1765 |
Events from the year 1762 in Russia
Incumbents
- Monarch – Elizabeth (until January 5), Peter III (January 5 – July 9), Catherine II (after July 9)
Events
- January 5 – Peter III succeeds Empress Elisabeth of Russia. Peter immediately opens peace negotiations with Prussia.
- May 15 – The Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762) ends the war between Russia and the Prussia.
- July 9 – Catherine II deposes her husband Emperor Peter III and becomes empress regnant of Russia.
Births
Deaths
- Elizabeth of Russia
- Peter III of Russia
References
Media related to 1762 in Russia at Wikimedia Commons
  | This Russian history–related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |