The Westernizing Russian Czar
One of the most important and controversial tsars in Russian history.
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Three hundred years ago, on the night of January 27–28, 1725, one of the most important and controversial tsars in Russian history died: Peter I the Great. His transformative vision reshaped not only the political landscape of Russia but also its cultural and artistic identity. Born in Moscow 52 years earlier, Peter Romanov, the son of Alexei I, faced numerous challenges…
