Chronicles events in Russian and Soviet history from 1914-28 with an emphasis on the role of the Cossack soldiers.

Read an encyclopedic description of the history of this ethnic group in the Ukraine and Russia and their role in the pre-Soviet and Soviet eras.

Excerpt from an article on Poland in the Encyclopedia Britannica from 1910 reports on the history of these warriors and their role as protectors.

Explore an encyclopedia entry about this ethnic group and find links to Encarta's related articles and premium resources.

Provides a portrait of a Cossack soldier and speculates on the origins of the painting. Look at the weaponry and uniform details.

Features a reproduction of an oil painting of an anonymous Cossack wearing the Order of St. Anna and St. Vladimir.