摘要：The article is considered the Erzurum offensive and its significance for Russian society due to the 100th anniversary.There were used the published materials – the collections of documents, scientific research, as well as private sources: memoirs and diaries. The methodological basis of the study were the principles of objectivity and historicism, suggesting an unbiased approach to the analysis of the studied problems, a critical attitude to the sources, making judgments under result of the analysis of set of facts and the screening phenomena in the development and the context of the historical situation. The authors conclude that the Erzurum offensive was the result of the efficient conduct tactical and strategic planning of the Russian command. Despite the considerable force of the enemy and his strong defensive positions, the operation has been a success with relatively small losses of the Russian army. The victory inspired not only the army, but also the Russian rear, which had a positive impact on the mood in society.
