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Yes: the Russians were using the Julian calendar, while the French had already switched to the Gregorian calendar (which everyone uses now). The Russians did not start using the Gregorian calendar until 1918

In 1812, there was an 11-day difference between the two calendars which explains the gap between August 26 and September 6.

In Part Ten, Chapter XXVII, Tolstoy himself uses both calendars: he begins the chapter with "The whole of that day, the 25th of August, ..." and later quotes a note from Napoleon dated, "The imperial camp, near Mozhaisk, September 6, 1812."

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Q: Were 2 calendars in use in Russia in 1812 Tolstoy dates the battle of Borodino as Aug 26 others say Sep 6?
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