# Russian troops enter Paris (1814)

URL: https://history-russia.com/timeline/1814-russian-troops-enter-paris
Categories: battle

After campaigns through Germany and France, allied armies led by Alexander I entered Paris on 31 March 1814, and Napoleon abdicated. Russian officers returned with new political ideas. Russia stood at the peak of its European prestige.

## Why it matters
Russia stood at the peak of its European prestige.

Ruler at the time: [Alexander I](https://history-russia.com/rulers/alexander-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Battle of Paris (1814)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Paris_(1814))
- [Wikipedia — War of the Sixth Coalition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Sixth_Coalition)
- [Wikipedia — Russian Empire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Empire)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Russian troops enter Paris](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Russian+troops+enter+Paris)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of Russian history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_Russian_history)