War Collegium

The Russian College of War (or War Collegium) was created in the course of Government reform of Peter I 11 December 1717.

Collegiums were replaced by Ministries as part of the Government reform of Alexander I.

On 17 December 1815 the Ministry of Land Forces was renamed to the Ministry of War.

On 17 December 1815 the Ministry of Sea Forces was renamed, becoming the Ministry of the Navy.