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Russian Empire
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The Russian Empire was the final period of the Russian monarchy. It spanned most of northern Eurasia from its establishment in 1721 until the proclamation of the Russian Republic in 1917. At its heigh
Peter the Great officially proclaimed the Russian Empire in 1721 and became its first emperor. He instituted sweeping reforms and oversaw the transformation of Russia into a major European power. Painting by Jean-Marc Nattier, 1717.
Peter the Great officially proclaimed the Russian Empire in 1721 and became its first emperor. He instituted sweeping reforms and oversaw the transfor
The Victory at Poltava, painted by Alexander von Kotzebue in 1862
The Victory at Poltava, painted by Alexander von Kotzebue in 1862
Empress Catherine the Great, who reigned from 1762 to 1796, continued the empire's expansion and modernization. Considering herself an enlightened abs
Empress Catherine the Great, who reigned from 1762 to 1796, continued the empire's expansion and modernization. Considering herself an enlightened absolutist, she played a key role in the Russian Enlightenment (painted in the 1780s).
1764, Ruble Catherine II ММД, Krasny Mint
1764, Ruble Catherine II ММД, Krasny Mint
Tsardom of Russia
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The Tsardom of Russia, also known as the Tsardom of Moscow, was the centralized Russian state from the assumption of the title of tsar by Ivan IV in 1547 until the foundation of the Russian Empire by
Russian Empire
…8,800,000 sq mi) 1906 22,500,000 km2 (8,700,000 sq mi) Population • 1897 125,640,021 • 1910 161,000,000 Currency Russian ruble Preceded by Succeeded by Tsardom of Russia Russian Republic The Russian Empire was the final period of the Russian monarchy. It spanned most of northern Eurasia from its establishment in 1721…
Ivory throne of Ivan IV of Russia
Ivory throne of Ivan IV of Russia
Ivan the Great Bell Tower, raised to the present height during the reign of Boris Godunov
Ivan the Great Bell Tower, raised to the present height during the reign of Boris Godunov
Mounted archers of Muscovy
Mounted archers of Muscovy
The Apostle (1564) by Ivan Fyodorov and Pyotr Mstislavets, one of the first Russian printed books
The Apostle (1564) by Ivan Fyodorov and Pyotr Mstislavets, one of the first Russian printed books