The participation of women in the Patriotic War of 1812.

The war of 1812 was called patriotic, because during this period an active partisan movement was formed in the country. Women from the peasantry played an important role in its creation. The name of the most famous activist of this period is Vasilisa Kozhina. She not only carried out propaganda against the French, but also took an active part in military operations.

Noble women also contributed to the victory of the Russian Empire. Many of them became sisters of mercy, collecting funds to help the army and doing other charitable activities.