Poltava is recognized as the pivotal battle in the Great Northern War, a 21-year struggle, in which Russia replaced Sweden as the great power of Northern Europe in the early 18th century.

• 波尔塔瓦战役是历经了21年的北方大战的一部分。在这次战役中，俄罗斯取代瑞典成为18世纪初期北欧的强国。