The Battle of Poltava was one of the major turning points of modern history and we are still living with its consequences.

波尔塔瓦之战是现代历史的主要转折点之一，而我们至今还仍然生活在它的后续影响之中。

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This year marks the 300th anniversary of a battle fought in hilly terrain near the Ukrainian town of Poltava.

今年是“波尔塔瓦之战”300周年，这场战斗发生于乌克兰小城波尔塔瓦附近的丘陵地带上。

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But what does change, and what the battle represents is, of course, Poltava — is that Russia's participation in European affairs had been totally minimal.

但真正带来的变化，以及这场战役的意义，当然了是指波尔塔瓦战役，在于俄国在欧洲事务的参与度，一度微不足道。

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In 2009,Russians marked 300 years since their country defeated Sweden in the decisive Battle of Poltava, in which Russia replaced that Scandinavian country as the great power of Northern Europe.

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Even Sweden, 100 at the time of the Battle of Poltava. Forget it.

在波尔塔瓦战役时,瑞典也有十万军队

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But what does change, and what the battle represents is, of course, Poltava-- is that Russia's participation in European affairs had been totally minimal.

但真正带来的变化,以及这场战役的意义,当然了 是指波尔塔瓦战役,在于俄国在欧洲事务的参与度,一度微不足道

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