Peter the great’s European Excursion

1. Mark VonEisenburg Peter the great’s European Excursion

2. A Change of Tradition Among the many new and astonishing things Peter the Great did during his span of rule, his cultural excursion to Europe was one of his most memorable Peter’s love for westernized culture eventually overtook him in the winter of 1698, and he gathered an entourage and set out toward the Baltic sea He was the first Russian Tsar to ever leave his own kingdom Traditional Russian Boyars

3. Reasons For Peter’s journey • With rapidly advancing societies surrounding him, Peter the Great was in need of being able to communicate and interact with European nations. • The only possible method of trade relied on a port connected to the ocean, which he did not have. • During his war with the Turkish, he established a port on the Black sea, opening himself to more possibilities, but only one problem was apparent. He had nobody who was an expert sea fairer or could build worthy ships. He was in need of an ally with the knowledge he craved.

4. Search for inspiration Peter’s lack of navy-building prowess was one of the main contributors to his journey westward, where he hoped to learn the ways of the European people. However, his trip took on new levels and he began to taste many of the finer skills presented by the various European nations, some far apart from ship building. His trip became a cultural exploration of knowledge VICTORY

5. A trip with two meanings • During his 18 month journey, Peter soon learned that his underlying reason for travel was failing. He was attempting to recruit countries to be his ally in fighting the Ottoman Empire in order to win himself a warm water port. But, no country would side with him. • Feeling slightly defeated, Peter began the second, more important portion of his campaign • His cultural findings brought him to Holland first, after he was rejected by France. There was was taught extensive naval strategy and how to make proper vessels. He also learned about western art and, strangely, dentistry. • His multiple month stay there ended when he decided to travel to England Holland’s innovative, maritime lifestyle

6. England’swarm welcome • While in England he was taught the art of city building and would later use the techniques he learned to construct Saint Petersburg. • After his English experience, he continued to other cities such as Dresden and Vienna, where he acquired more feel for European culture. • Once in England he met with King William III, who was very welcoming to this foreign embassy of Travelers. • He treated Peter with a lot of hospitality and even gave him a manor to live in during his stay. King William III

7. A trip’s conclusion, and a Nation’s begining • Peter’s trip was cut short in 1698 when he received news of chaos back in Russia. The rebellion of the Streltsy ( Russia’s elite army) was taking place, and they were threatening to take control. When looking back at his trip, Peter the Great may not have gained an ally to aid in his war like he originally hoped, but instead he returned to Russia with a wealth of new knowledge which he would apply to his country in the near future and strengthen it’s world name forever. He was truly a monumental face in Russia’s history. Painting of the rebellion taking place on Red square

8. Works Cited • www.wikipedia.com • Russia Land of the Tsars edition 9 • http://ursulashistory.tripod.com/ спасибо