Peter the Great
Czar of Russia
Accomplishments
- Russia was transformed into the Russian Empire, and became one of the most powerful states in Europe with a modern, efficient military.
- he formed Russia’s first standing army in 1699 and built the first real Russian navy
- Founded St. Petersburg on May 27 1703
- introduced land reforms, giving landowners considerably more control over peasants. These reforms supported the development of the Russian economy
Negative Things
- He heavily taxed Russians
- Cruel to many people
- He was an alcoholic
- He killed his own son
Family Life and Religious Affiliation
- He had 11 kids
- He married twice
- religious, but had no respect for the privileges accorded to the church
- Religion under Peter the Great the Orthodox Church was reformed