August 28 in #Russia: 1697 — Peter I arrived in Zaandam (Netherlands). 1739 — Defeat of the Turkish army in the battle near Stavučany. 1851 — Launch of continuous railway services between Saint Petersburg and #Moscow. 1901 — Launch of tram services in Tver. 1908 — The first flight of the first #Russian airship "Uchebny" took place. 1910 — The automobile rally from Saint Petersburg to Naples and back began using "Russo-Balt" cars.