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Peter the Great of Russia

Peter the Great of Russia. Artiom Dolgich and Josh Breault. Background . Russian czar in the late 17 th century who attempted to establish Russia as a great nation Born on June 9 th , 1672 Died on February 08, 1725 Peter inherited the nation as underdeveloped when he came to power

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Peter the Great of Russia

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  1. Peter the Great of Russia Artiom Dolgich and Josh Breault

  2. Background • Russian czar in the late 17th century who attempted to establish Russia as a great nation • Born on June 9th, 1672 • Died on February 08, 1725 • Peter inherited the nation as underdeveloped when he came to power • He was 6 ½ feet tall • Excessive drinker • Married twice and had 11 children http://www.google.com/

  3. Reign • Shared the throne with his brother Ivan V • After his brother dies, Peter inherits all of the nation • Peter created a strong navy • He reorganized his army according to western standards • Reestablished schools • Administrated greater power over Orthodox church • In 1721, he proclaimed Russia an empire and was awarded the title of emperor of all Russia • Although he was an effective leader, he was also cruel http://www.google.com/ http://www.google.com/

  4. Accomplishments • In 1688, Peter began his first attempts at shipbuilding • In 1693, he sees the sea for the first time • His passion for sailing begins to grows • In 1697-1698 Peter leads his great embassy to western Europe, visiting the Netherlands, Vienna and England • He introduced new administrative and territorial divisions of the country • Modernized the Russian alphabet • Introduced the Julian calendar • Established the first Russian newspaper http://www.google.com/

  5. Significance • Brought Russia from the medieval age • Built beautiful and huge cities • Reorganized Russian army • Strengthened the Russian navy • Took control of more seas and ports • Gained allies http://www.google.com/ http://www.google.com/

  6. Views • One of the best leaders Russia has had • Modernized Russia • Took ideas from the west • Hired Renaissance artist to create Saint Petersburg (one of the most beautiful cities in the world) • Was cruel at times • Cruelty was necessary to keep order • Some historians believe Russia would not come out of the Medieval Age for hundreds of more years, if it was not for Peter http://www.google.com/

  7. Bibliography • Gupta, Surendra K. "Peter the Great." Great Lives from History: The Eighteenth Century. Ed. John Powell. 2 Vols. Salem Press, 2006. Salem History Web. 09 May. 2012. • "I Peter the Great." 2012. Biography.com 09 May 2012, 09:39 Http://www.biography.com/people/peter-the-great-9542228 • "Peter's Table of Ranks: 1722." Russian Life Jan.-Feb. 2011: 21+. General OneFile. Web. 9 May 2012.

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