Dmitry Milyutin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Dmitry Milyutin born?July 22, 1818
2. When did Dmitry Milyutin die?February 25, 1912 (age 93)
3. Where was Dmitry Milyutin born?Moscow, Russian Empire
4. Who was Dmitry Milyutin?Dmitry Milyutin was a Russian general and the Minister of War who worked to modernize Russia’s army.
5. What big change did he make in 1874?In 1874 he introduced universal conscription, so that all young people could serve in the army instead of only a few.

Military Conscription: A compulsory enrollment of persons for military service, often enacted by law.
Geopolitical Influence: The capacity of a state to affect the policies and behavior of other states through political, economic, or military means.
Institutional Reform: Fundamental changes made to the structure, policies, and practices of an organization or system.
Professionalization of the Military: The process of developing a military force based on specialized skills, rigorous training, and a distinct ethical code.