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over a large territory, so that only a part could be mobilized for a campaign at any time. About 10,000 militia cavalry took part in the Battle of Moscow in 1612.

Decline

Poor performance and discipline of noble cavalrymen during the Time of Troubles and Smolensk War led to the establishment of professional army units (Reiters, Dragoons,

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