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20 hours ago · Peter I (Russian: Пётр I Алексеевич, romanized: Pyotr I Alekseyevich, IPA: [ˈpʲɵtr ɐlʲɪˈksʲejɪvʲɪtɕ]; 9 June [O.S. 30 May] 1672 – 8 February [O.S. 28 January] 1725), was Tsar of all Russia from 1682, and the first Emperor of all Russia, known as Peter the Great, from 1721 until his death in 1725.
May 13, 2024 · Catherine I (born April 15 [April 5, Old Style], 1684—died May 17 [May 6], 1727, St. Petersburg, Russia) was a peasant woman of Baltic (probably Lithuanian) birth who became the second wife of Peter I the Great and empress of Russia (1725–27).
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May 5, 2024 · Catherine the Great, empress of Russia (1762–96) who led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe. With her ministers she reorganized the administration and law of the Russian Empire and extended Russian territory, adding Crimea and much of Poland.
May 8, 2024 · Peter the Great was a visionary leader who transformed Russia during the 17th and 18th centuries. He led Russia to victory in the Great Northern War, expanding the Russian Empire and securing its position as a major power. Peter the Great founded the city of St. Petersburg, a testament to his vision of a more modern and European Russia.
20 hours ago · Peter the Great officially proclaimed the Russian Empire in 1721 and became its first emperor. He instituted sweeping reforms and oversaw the transformation of Russia into a major European power. Painting by Jean-Marc Nattier , 1717.
May 10, 2024 · St. Petersburg is a mecca of cultural, historical, and architectural landmarks. Founded by Tsar Peter I (the Great) as Russia’s “window on Europe,” it bears the unofficial status of Russia’s cultural capital and most European city, a distinction that it strives to retain in its perennial competition with Moscow.
5 days ago · Peter the Great, the legendary Tsar of Russia, was a truly remarkable historical figure who left an indelible mark on the world. In this article, we will explore 11 fascinating facts about Peter the Great and delve into the captivating details of his life and reign.
