August 24 in Russia: 1382 - The first use of artillery in #Russia took place. 1553 — Captain Richard Chenslor's ship dropped anchor at the mouth of the Northern Dvina. The beginning of diplomatic relations with Britain. 1742 — The end of hostilities on land in yet another Russian-Swedish war. Negotiations only began a year later, after the successful actions of the #Russian fleet, and concluded with the Treaty of Åbo.