Peter III of Russia

History of Russia Done by : Roderik Sidor , student of second semester at MGIMO University Topic : Peter the Great Summary of course paper : 1. Introduction, Times before Peter the Great, Peter the Great 2.Peter's reforms Introduction: I chose this topic because I found it very interesting at the first place since I like reading about important people in the world and history. After a small research and with basic knowledge of history I found out that Peter the Great ( also known as Peter 1. or Pyotr

EMPRESS OF RUSSIA ABSTRACT Recognized worldwide as a noteworthy historical figure, Catherine the Great was one of the most prominent rulers of Russia and a figure deserving of admiration. During her rule from 1762 to 1796 the Russian Empress Catherine II made such progress in political power that it is hard to find similar examples in world history. Catherine II was Empress of Russia for more than 30 years and one of the country’s most influential rulers . Keywords : Catherine II, Russia, Ruling

1976, making her the most renowned and longest-ruling female leader in Russia. Catherine was an ambitious and intelligent ruler. In her spare time she corresponded with the most eminent philosophers and intellectuals of the age and was an avid patron of the arts. She took care to demonstrate her dedication to Russia and the Russian Orthodox faith. She put in effort to return the church's land and property which Peter III of Russia took away during his reign. She promoted and gifted those who had backed

Prior to Peter the Great taking reign, the Russian society was in a rough condition. The economy was failing and the country's standing army was extremely weak. Russia was also in the midst of a war against the Ottoman Turkish Empire, with a goal to secure a Russian port on the northern coast of the Black Sea. Peter the Great ruled over Russia from 1682-1752.He tried to form warm water ports so they had the ability to trade in the in the winter seasons. He also tried to improve Russia and modernize

matters. Russian land has a strange mysticism to the Russian people. This can be traced back to the Tsar Ivan III. Ivan III effectively defeated the Mongol horde in the battle on the Ugra river. Once he defeated the Mongols he reconquered Russia for Moscow, this was known as the gathering of land. After Ivan III it was instilled that the Russians should expand their territory. Peter the Great is one of the greatest examples of how territorial expansion has helped to shape the Russian’s

Prior to Peter taking reign, the Russian society was in a rough condition. The economy was failing and the country's standing army was extremely weak. Russia was also in the midst of a war against the Ottoman Turkish Empire, with a goal to secure a Russian port on the northern coast of the Black Sea. Peter the Great ruled over Russia from 1682-1752.He tried to form warm water ports so they had the ability to trade in the in the winter. He also tried to improve Russia and modernize the culture. As

the Great, also known as Catherine II, ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796. She ruled for 34 years which was the longest a female ever ruled Russia. Although Catherine the Great is known for putting personal affairs ahead of Russian affairs, she did accomplish a lot during her reign. She brought Western thought processes to Russia which would affect Russia for centuries. She also brought great works of print, art, and literature from the west into Russia. Born in Germany in 1729, she was an eager student

attacked Saxony too early and started the Seven Years War. This stalemate of a war ended in 1762 because Russia withdrew and Peter III was on the throne (Frederick II

Elizabeth I of England. What is it about Russia that seems at once intriguing and repelling? The great statesman Winston Churchill had this to say, “[Russia] is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key” (Churchill) Amid Russia’s current political strife, there is an aroused interest in the nation as a whole. Only by understanding its origin and growth can Modern Russia truly be understood. The very concept of Russia as just a country is fundamentally flawed

married the Grand Duke Peter of Holstein who was heir to the Russian throne . Although Sophie was German she strove to be as Russian as her mother in-law. Sophie not only studied the Russian language, but she also took the name of Catherine II to honour her mother who was also named Catherine.