Anyone who falls for the first time in Borodino, to recall the Lermontov lines: "Tell me, uncle, for good reason ... "And the same memory helpfully tells: August 26 (old style) in 1812 near the village of Borodino the Russian army under the command of Mikhail Kutuzov met face to face with the army of Napoleon Bonaparte.
; After nearly 130 years, in October 1941, Borodino again saw their heroes - in other uniforms, but with the ever-Russian heart. " The 32 nd Division under the command of Col. VI Polosukhin defended positions in the central sector Mozhaisk defensive line, which passes through the field of Borodino. From 12 to 18 October 1941 with the division gave it forces held back the onslaught of the Nazis.
Today Borodino Field - an open air museum - a protected area of