It's a thing called "scorched earth". the russians would rather burn their fields and slaughter livestock to the ground than have the french successfully take over their houses and farms and eat and steal their food, etc. it's a way to let the french starve!
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To ensure that government and business interests were aligned
The 18th Vice President was William R. King and his term was from March 4th to April 18th, 1853.