The Russian army in 1805 had many characteristics of Ancien Régime organization: there was no permanent formation above the regimental level, senior officers were largely recruited from aristocratic circles, and the Russian soldier, in line with 18th-century practice, was regularly beaten and punished to instill discipline.
Vene armee omas aastal 1805 palju Ancien Régime organisatsioonilisi iseloomujooni: ei olnud püsivaid moodustisi rügemendi tasemest kõrgemal, vanemad ohvitserid olid suuresti värvatud aristokraatia hulgast ja Vene sõdur sai 18. sajandi praktika kohaselt distsipliini sisestamiseks regulaarselt peksa ja karistada.