The Unforgettable Help By Russians To Italians- 1908 Messina Earthquake
In 1908 the Russian Navy came to Italy’s rescue during a natural disaster.
It was a colossal disaster in Italy, and nations across the globe sent aid to help Italy. The first help to arrive came from the Imperial Russian Navy.
The rescue operation might sound like the latest relief measure provided by Russia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, the bond between the two countries is old. In 1908, when a massive earthquake hit Italy, Russia came to its rescue.
Russia in 1900
Russia in 1900 was one of the formidable empires on earth. It extended across an entire continent, from Vladivostok to St Petersburg.
The Romanovs ruled Russia, and they would face political and military turmoil soon. Japan, the new rising power in Asia, wanted to limit Russian influence, so the Japanese government started the Russo-Japanese War.
The Japanese invaded modern-day Korea and aimed for Port Arthur, the only Russian port in the Pacific. The Russian Navy immediately dispatched its Baltic fleet…
