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Tsar Alexis's Invasion of Livonia
Part of the Northern War of 1655–1660

Engraving of the Siege of Riga by Adam Perelle (c. 1697)
Date1656
Location
Livonia
Result Inconclusive (see aftermath)
Territorial
changes
Parts of Livonia are occupied by Russia
Belligerents
 Swedish Empire  Tsardom of Russia
Commanders and leaders
Swedish Empire Simon Grundel-Helmfelt Tsardom of Russia Alexis of Russia
Units involved
Swedish Empire Riga garrison Tsardom of Russia Pskov army
Strength
7,389 men 35,000 men
Casualties and losses
Light Heavy

Tsar Alexis's Invasion of Livonia refers to the invasion of Swedish Livonia during the Northern War of 1655–1660 by Russia under Tsar Alexis in 1656.

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