Empress Catherine the Great

Author: Valishchevsky (Poland)
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Publish Date: 2006-08-11
Features: Catherine the Great was the second ruler in Russian history to hold the title of "Emperor," after Peter the Great. While Peter the Great opened a window for Russia to face Europe, Catherine the Great absolutely opened a door. People are often interested in the scandalous behind-the-scenes of her court, but it is not easy to overlook that this determined and intelligent German princess promoted science and art, transforming the ignorant and backward domestic life in Russia. The domestic policy framework after legislative reforms also had a profound impact. "During her reign, the territory of Russia reached its natural boundaries in both the south and the west."