What was the Russian occupation of Pylos in 1770-71 called?
Orlov Revolt
Russo-Turkish War
Greek Uprising
Russian Invasion
Answer
The Russian occupation of Pylos in 1770-71 was part of the Orlov Revolt, a precursor to the Greek War of Independence. The revolt was an unsuccessful attempt by the Russian Empire to incite a rebellion against Ottoman rule in Greece.
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