Peter the Great and Alexander I
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SummaryPeter the Great (1689-1725) was the major force that turned Russia away from the old ways of Asiatic Russia, and opened the window to the west. His series of accomplishments as Tsar of Russia began at the dawn of the eighteenth century, with the foundation of St. Petersburg. Constructing both, a fortress and ship building center in this region laid the foundation for Russia’s victory over the Swedish army, thus establishing Russia as one of the great European powers.
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- Peter the Great
- Anna Ioannovna
- Catherine the Great
- Alexander I
- Nicholas I
- Alexander II
- Conclusion
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