In the Russo-Turkish War of 1806–1812, he took part in the Danube army, where he was seconded in 1810. He proved himself in Battle of Batin, during the siege and capture of Silistria. On May 15, 1811, he was appointed chief of the Nishloth Infantry Regiment. For the assault of Lovcha in 1811, he was awarded the Golden Sword "For Bravery". For the liberation of the village of Gromadi – Order of Saint Vladimir, 3rd class. From January 10, 1812, he was chief of the Tiflis Infantry Regiment, in February he was appointed commander, and from March 12, 1812 he was appointed Chief of the Nasheburg Infantry Regiment, which was part of the 1st Brigade of the 9th Infantry Division of the Corps of Eugene Markov of the 3rd Reserve Observational Army. As part of his regiment participated in the French invasion of Russia. For the Battle of Kobrin and Battle of Gorodechno he was awarded the Order of Saint George, 4th class (November 22, 1812). For his distinction in the battle near Konigsvart on September 15, 1813, he was promoted to major general and was appointed brigade commander from the Apsheron and Nasheburg regiments. In 1813, he fought at the siege of the fortress of Thorn, in the Battle of Leipzig, for which he received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class.