Russian Line Infantry (1812-1815) Plastic Boxed Set

Drawn largely from harsh rural backgrounds, Russian infantrymen were accustomed to hardship long before entering military service. Poorly supplied, often badly led and equipped with outdated muskets, they nevertheless earned the respect of both allies and enemies through sheer stubbornness and unwavering battlefield discipline.

French officers frequently remarked on the Russian soldier’s refusal to break under pressure. Artillery bombardments, cavalry attacks and infantry assaults could punish their lines severely, yet Russian regiments continued to fight with grim determination — often relying on the bayonet when firepower alone was not enough.

For Black Powder, this set allows you to build a full regiment of Napoleonic Russian infantry, with options for both musketeers and grenadiers. Included regimental flags provide additional historical variety and help bring your battalions to life on the tabletop.

• 24 plastic and metal Russian infantry miniatures
• Options to build musketeers or grenadiers
• Command section included
• Selection of full-colour regimental flags
• Compatible with Black Powder and Napoleonic wargaming
• Ideal for Borodino, Leipzig and 1812 campaign armies

The dense formations, traditional shakos and dynamic poses capture the imposing appearance of Russian infantry exceptionally well once assembled and painted for large-scale battles.

Enduring unimaginable hardship while refusing to surrender, the infantry of Imperial Russia became one of the decisive forces that ultimately brought Napoleon’s empire to ruin.