The Battle of Klushino (Battle of Kłuszyn) was fought on 4 July 1610, between forces of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Tsardom of Russia during the Polish-Russian War, part of Russia's Time of Troubles. The battle occurred near the village of Klushino (in Polish sources: Kłuszyn) near Smolensk. In the battle the outnumbered Commonwealth force secured a decisive victory over Russia, due to the tactical competence of hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski and the military prowess of the elite Commonwealth "winged" hussars.
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