A Russian honour guard passes by coffins containing remains of Russian and French soldiers during a burial ceremony in the western town of Vyazma. AFP / Dimitar DILKOFF
A Russian honour guard passes by coffins containing remains of Russian and French soldiers during a burial ceremony in the western town of Vyazma. AFP / Dimitar DILKOFF

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Soldiers killed 200 years ago during Napoleon's defeat are laid to rest

France and Russia buried 126 people, including three young drummer boys, with military honours

Nicky Harley
Nicky Harley
London

February 13, 2021