Unified State Exam in Peter 1. The Age of Peter I Preparing students to take the Unified State Exam in the history of Russia

A set of educational tasks on the topic:

"Causes, features, consequences and price of Peter’s reforms"

(in USE 2016 format)

Performed

teacher of history and social studies MBOU secondary school No. 32

g.o. Samara

Katanina Elena Alexandrovna

PETERI.

Part 1

    Establish a correspondence between events (phenomena, processes) and historical facts: for each position in the first column, select the corresponding position from the second column.

Processes (phenomena, events)

Data

A) local government reforms

1) adoption of a decree on unified inheritance

B) Transformation of central management

2) activities of the Grand Embassy

C) Consolidation of noble ownership of land

3) creation of the Senate

D) Invitation to serve foreign specialists

4) establishment of provinces

5) signing of the Peace of Nystadt

    Which of the following is true of protectionist policies? Choose three answers and write down the numbers under which they are indicated.

    adoption of customs tariff

    introduction of self-financing at state enterprises

    subsidies for manufacturers producing goods and services on the domestic market

    approval of private land ownership

    voluntary export restrictions.

    Fill in the empty cells of the table using the data presented in the list below: for each cell indicated by a letter, select the number of the desired element.

Event

date

Participants

Battle of Lesnaya

A) _________________

Menshikov A.D., Golitsin M.M.

B) _____________

Apraksin F.M.

Grand Embassy

1697 – 1698

IN) ____________

Prut campaign

G)________________

P.P. Shafirov

Missing elements:

    Persian campaign

  1. P.I. Yaguzhinsky

    Azov campaign

    F.Ya. Lefort

    Place historical events in chronological order.

    Establishment of the Senate

    Crimean campaigns

    Introduction Table of ranks

    Match events and years:

Events

Dates

A) Eternal peace with the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

B) Azov campaigns

2) 1700 – 1721

B) Northern War

D) establishment of boards

4) 1695,1696

5) 1718 – 1721

    Below is a list of terms. All of them, with the exception of one, relate to the reign of Peter I. 1) protectionism; 2) Senate; 3) assembly; 4) condition; 5) fiscal; 6) recruitment kits.

    Write down the term in question.

Central government institutions in Russia created by Peter I

Answer_______________.

    Establish a correspondence between the events and the participants in these events:

Events

Participants

A) Battle of Gangut

1) A.D. Menshikov

B) compiled the “Spiritual Regulations” of 1721

2) F.M. Apraksin

B) uprising in Astrakhan

3) E.I. Biron

D) Battle of Poltava

4) B.P. Sherementyev

5) Feofan Prokopovich

    Establish a correspondence between fragments of historical sources and their brief characteristics.

Fragments of sources

“His Royal Majesty of Sveia hereby cedes for himself and his descendants and heirs the throne of Sveia and the kingdom of Sveia to his royal majesty and his descendants and heirs of the Russian state for complete unquestioning eternal possession and property in this war, through his royal majesty of arms from the crown of Sveia the conquered provinces : Livonia, Estland, Ingermanland and part of Karelia with the district of Vyborg County.

...Against the same, His Royal Majesty promises to return ratification of this peace treaty within 4 weeks, or earlier, if possible, to return to His Royal Majesty and the Crown of Svea... the Grand Duchy of Finland..."

“We also persuaded and decided that to all cities and lands that were conquered by the Polish Crown and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the last war, that is, Smolensk with the cities and counties that are from this region, from Vitebsk, from Polotsk and from Lyutinsk counties to Smolensk Dorogobuzh, Belaya, Krasny with their places and with districts and accessories, as they have been found to this day, according to the peace treaty, should be on the side of Their Tsar's Majesty, and on the other side Roslavl and where the Seversk cities are, Chernigov, Starodub, Novugorodsk -Seversky, Pochep and others, also throughout Little Russia, sowing the sides of the Dnieper with the city of Nezhin, Pereyaslavl, Baturin, Poltava, Perevolochna and all, that Little Russian region, cities and lands and places, no matter what nicknames and tracts are named, with all their counties , villages and hamlets and the people and belongings of all ranks living in them, just as they have until now, according to the peace treaty, been on the side of Their Tsar's Majesty, so now they will remain on the side of Their Tsar's Majesty forever...”

Characteristics

    This agreement was signed in St. Petersburg.

    Under this agreement, Russia received access to the Baltic Sea

    Under this agreement, Russia received access to the Black Sea

    This agreement was signed following the results of the Northern War.

    The states that signed this treaty pledged not to sign a separate peace with the Ottoman Empire

    This treaty guaranteed freedom of religion for Orthodox Christians and recognition of Russia's right to protect them.

    Read the passage and indicate the title of the document from which it was taken: “Military ranks who rise to the rank of chief officer are not from the nobles, then when someone receives the above rank, this is the nobleman and his children who will be born in the chief officer, and if not at that time the children, and there is before and the father will beat him with his forehead, then the nobility will be given to those, only one son, for whom the father will ask. Other ranks, both civil and courtiers, who are in rank and are not from the nobility, their children are not nobles.” Answer___________________.

    Read an excerpt from the article by I.S. Aksakova. “The country split into two: in one camp... people isolated from the land, i.e. the entire serving, in essence, the ruling force, from the nobles to the last soldier and clerk, renounced traditions, the nationality, but became an instrument of civilization and a conductor of education, and subsequently self-awareness. All of them were also necessarily shaved, wearing German caftans and powder. In another camp: merchants, townspeople, peasants, in a word, people with their ancient customs, with the privilege of wearing a beard and native clothes.”

Using the passage and your knowledge of history, choose three true statements from the list given.

    the text talks about the consequences of the reforms of the Elected Rada

    The reforms that led to the consequences described in the text were carried out at the end of the 17th - beginning of the 18th centuries.

    one of the reforms whose consequences are described in the text was the establishment of assemblies

    one of the reasons for the transformations, the consequences of which are described in the text, was the abolition of serfdom in Russia

    one of the goals of the transformations, the consequences of which are described in the text, was a gradual departure from the class system

    Establish a correspondence between cultural monuments and their brief characteristics:

Cultural monument

Characteristics

A) “An honest mirror of youth”

B) portrait of Chancellor Golovkin

2) the first natural science museum

B) Kunstkamera

3) a set of rules of good manners

D) equestrian statue of Peter I

Look at the image and complete tasks 13 – 14.

    Which judgments about this image are correct. Choose two judgments from the five proposed.

    The period of the reign of this ruler went down in history as the era of enlightened absolutism.

    During the reign of this monarch, Russia became an empire.

    The reign of the depicted monarch dates back to the second half of the 18th century.

    The reign of the depicted monarch went down in Russian history as a “rebellious” century.

    Which of the buildings below does not belong to the reign of the ruler depicted?

Look at the diagram and complete tasks 15 – 18.

    Write the name of the ruler of Russia who led the country at that time.

    Write the name of the city indicated on the diagram by the number “1”.

Answer___________________________.

    Indicate the name of the city indicated on the map with the number “2”.

Answer___________________________.

    Which judgments related to the events indicated in the diagram are correct? Choose three judgments from the six proposed.

    The war lasted about 5 years.

    The war lasted 20 years.

    The war ended after the battle near the city (2).

    Military operations were carried out not only on land, but also at sea.

    One of the consequences of this war was the recapture of Russia's access to the sea.

    During the war, Russia lost its entire fleet.

    WWII Fill in the gaps in these sentences using the list of missing items below:

A) The German plan to capture the USSR was called __________.

B) The largest tank battle near Prokhorovka took place during ___________.

C) A representative of literature who wrote his poems in besieged Leningrad____________________.

Missing elements:

    "Typhoon"

    Moscow Battle

    O.F. Bergoltz

    "Barbarossa"

    Battle of Stalingrad

    Battle of Kursk

    K.M. Simonov

    "Citadel"

    A.T. Tvardovsky

Part 2

Read an excerpt from a historical source and briefly answer questions 20 – 22

A. N. Radishchev called the 18th century “the century of madness and wisdom.” The life of the huge country, brought out of balance by Peter's reforms, was distinguished at that time by some kind of general, hitherto unprecedented swiftness. Before the eyes of one or two generations, a new society was born, a new attitude towards man was established. From now on, it was not the breed, not the “titles” in the first place, but the services to the country, the real benefits brought to the public altar by an individual, that determined its value. Strong, energetic, enterprising people were promoted to the first roles in the state. The old privileges of the boyars and clergy were rapidly crumbling. The rise of the nobles, the “service people,” was rapid. Industrialists, merchants and other entrepreneurs rapidly expanded their activities. And the discontent of the serfs, whose labor paid for this national enthusiasm, grew no less rapidly. 1

    What century is the text talking about? Who was the initiator of the reforms that the author talks about? Using your knowledge of history, name at least three personalities who became famous in this century.

    Using text from the source and knowledge of history, indicate what the external greatness of Russia consisted of in this century. List at least three provisions.

    First quarter XVI 11 V. in Russia was marked by large-scale reforms. Explain what caused the need for Peter’s reforms (give

three explanations).

    In historical science, there are controversial issues on which different, often contradictory, points of view are expressed. Below is one of the controversial points of view existing in historical science:

"Transformations of PeterIin the field of culture and everyday life amounted only to the forced introduction of Russia to the culture of the West and led to the suppression of national culture, a gap between the way of life of the common people and the nobility.”

Using historical knowledge, give two arguments that can confirm this point of view, and two arguments that can refute it. Be sure to use historical facts when presenting your arguments.

Write your answer in the following form:

Arguments in support:

Arguments to refute:

25. You need to write a historical essay about one of the periods of the reign of Peter I:

1) 1682 – 1696 2) 1700 – 1721 3) 1721 – 1725

    1. A4, B3, B1, G2

      A1, B2, B7, G8

      A3, B4, B2, G5

      Conditions

      Collegiums

      A2, B5, B4, G1

      Table of ranks

      A3, B1, B2, G5

      Peter the First

      Petersburg

    2. XVIII century; - initiator of reforms - Peter I; - famous personalities of this century: A.D. Menshikov, M.V. Lomonosov A.V. Suvorov, F.F. Ushakov.

      A new society was born, a new attitude towards man was established; - merits to the country determined the value of an individual; - energetic and strong people were promoted to the first roles in the state; - the old privileges of the boyars and clergy collapsed; - the nobility rose rapidly.

      The external greatness of Russia consisted in the fact that: - at the end of the 18th century, Russia became a great and powerful empire, which other countries were forced to reckon with; - its borders expanded, new peoples in the west, south, east were included; - Russia has become a maritime power.

      Russia's economic and military lag behind European countries was growing, which posed a serious threat to national sovereignty;

The service class did not meet the requirements of the country's social development either in its socio-political or cultural development;

The rebellious character of the 17th century. generated the need to strengthen and improve the state administrative apparatus and the army;

The spiritual crisis of society, caused by the secularization of consciousness and intensified by the schism of the church, gave rise to the need for qualitative transformations in the sphere of culture.

    Arguments in support:

The life of the Russian nobility was largely determined by Western European customs, the adherence to which began to take the form of servility to the West; - many innovations in the field of culture were of a forced nature (shaving beards, wearing wigs); - the transformations led to a deepening split in society.

Arguments to refute: - the reforms of Peter I contributed to the creation of a system of educational institutions focused on training domestic personnel (Navigation, Engineering, Medical schools, Maritime Academy); - thanks to Peter the Great’s reforms, the development of domestic science received state support (scientific expeditions, the opening of the Kunstkamera, the founding of the Academy of Sciences); - the process of mastering the achievements of Western European culture was accompanied by the emergence of new styles and trends in art.

1 Lebedev E.N. Lomonosov. – M.: Young Guard, 1990.- 532 p.*2

Preparation for the Unified State Exam. Story.

Pre-exam marathon.

Topic No. 9: “The reign of Peter I.”

November. 1st week.

Poltava battle. Mosaic painting by M.V.Lomonosov.1762-1764.

We are beginning to repeat the era of the reign of Peter the Great. What changes in domestic policy did he carry out? Successes and defeats in foreign policy. How did Russia turn into an empire? You will find answers to these and many other questions by reading the materials on the topic.

Topic: “The Reign of PeterI»

Dates

Major Events

Domestic policy.

1696

Establishment of the rank generalissimo A. The first to receive it for the successful second Azov campaign was Commander-in-Chief A.S. Shein.

1698

Established first order- Andrew the First-Called. The first to receive it in 1699 was Admiral General F.A. Golovin.

Transition to new chronology.

Late 90s of the 16th century

Creation Azov Fleet.

1701

The first artillery school in Moscow.

1702

Edition the first printed newspaper Vedomosti.

1702-1704

Start of construction Baltic Fleet.

1703

Construction of St. Petersburg.

1704

Currency reform(along with silver coins, copper money was minted)

1708

Introduction of civil font.

1708-1710

First regional re form: dividing the country into 8 provinces, creating a two-tier system (county-province)

1705

Introduction recruitment, the beginning of creation permanent regular army.

1705-1706

Uprising in Astrakhan. Uprising in Bashkiria (1705-1711)

1707-1708

Uprising led by Kondraty Bulavin.

1711

Creation instead of the Boyar Duma Governing Senate- supreme governing body).

1712

The capital was moved to St. Petersburg.

1714

Decree on unified inheritance(the estate was equalized with estates, passed on by inheritance to the eldest son, the remaining sons must serve.)

1714

First public library

1716

"Military Regulations"

1717-1721

Creation of boards (instead of orders).

1717

Set of rules “Honest Mirror of Youth”

1718-1724

Introduction poll tax.

1718

Population census (“Revision Tales”)

1718

Creation Secret Chancery(political investigation)

1719

Opening of the first museum - the Kunstkamera.

1719

Second regional reform: county-province-gubernia.

1721

Creation Synod regulating the affairs of the Church.

1721

Russia is an empire.

1722

Table of ranks.

1722

Decree on succession to the throne(the emperor himself appoints his successor).

Foreign policy

1695

First Azov campaign CARDS

1696

Second Azov campaign. Capture of Azov.

1697-1698

Grand Embassy

Peace of Constantine with Turkey (victories of the Azov campaign were secured)

1700-1721

North War.

MAP

Defeat at Narva.

Victory in battle near Lesnaya.

Battle of Poltava.

1710-1713

War with Turkey.

1711

MAP

First naval victory m. Gangut

1716-1717

Khiva pokh od to Central Asia of Prince Bekovich-Cherkassky, unsuccessful.

Victory for O. Grengam.

Nystad Peace(Russia + Ingria, Estland, Livonia, Karelia with Vyborg, access to the Baltic Sea).

1722-1723

Caspian (Persian) campaign.

1723

Petersburg Treaty with Persia (Persia ceded to Russia the entire southern coast of the Caspian Sea)

1724

Constantinople peace with Turkey (Türkiye recognized Russian territory in the Caspian Sea).

RULERS

Peter I: 1682-1725

There is material on the personalities and terms of this period in the article on the website (see footnote).

Material on the historical portrait of Peter 1 can be found on the website istoricheskiy- portrait. ru

World history

1688

"Glorious Revolution"" in England. King James II Stuart was overthrown and William III ascended the throne.

1701-1714

War of the Spanish Succession.

England, Austria, Holland, Portugal, Prussia, Part of Germany and the waist - against France and Spain.

1700 - death of the last Spanish representative of the Habsburgs, Charles 2. France elevated Philip 5 of Bourbon, grandson of Louis 140, to the Spanish throne.

Result: Peace of Utrecht (1713) and Peace of Rastatt (1714), strengthening of the English maritime influence of colonial power.

Personalities

Briefly about them

Philip 5 Bourbon

King of Spain from 1700-1746. Under him, the Spanish economy significantly recovered after the protracted crisis of the 17th century, and he attracted foreign advisers. But he lost the war for the French throne (1718-1720).

I wish you good luck in preparing for the Unified State Exam!

Vera Alexandrovna.

The era of Peter's reforms Prerequisites for the reforms of Peter I Preconditions for the reforms of Peter I Awareness of the need for reforms using European experience Active-volitional activity of Peter I, orientation towards transformations in the country Russia's lag behind European countries in socio-economic, military and cultural terms Previous development of the country in the 18th century . Attempts at reform by kings Adeksei Mikhailovich and Fyodor Alekseevich Peter I's trip to Europe - the “Great Embassy”


The essence and features of Peter's reforms The transformations of Peter I were based on the ideas of: service to the Fatherland as the highest value for the monarch of the common good, “people's benefit” as the goal of this service, practicality and rationalism as the basis of activity Features of the reforms of Peter I The scale of reforms and the spread of innovations to various spheres life Rigid course and fast pace of reforms Dependence of domestic policy on foreign policy Took place on the basis of the state system of serfdom Unsystematic, absence of any reform plan


The main directions of the foreign policy of Peter I 1. European The struggle for access to Europe through the Baltic Sea - the Northern War Strengthening Russia's position in Europe. Foreign trips of Peter I. The beginning of dynastic ties with the German states. 2. Asian. The fight with Turkey to establish Russia's presence in the Black Sea. Azov campaigns Prut campaign of Peter I in the years. Persian campaign of Peter I in the years.




Game “Associations” This game can be played by one person or the whole class. The teacher names a historical hero (or a historical term). For example, Peter I. Class students must name with whom or what they associate this hero. This game can be played by one person or the whole class. The teacher names a historical hero (or a historical term). For example, Peter I. Class students must name with whom or what they associate this hero. In this task, students gave their associations to almost all letters of the alphabet and explained their choice. In this task, students gave their associations to almost all letters of the alphabet and explained their choice. The game allows you to consolidate or repeat the material covered. The teacher can see what the children have learned well and what material they missed. If the teacher notices such a gap, then after the game it is advisable to find out and comment on the material that was left unattended. The game allows you to consolidate or repeat the material covered. The teacher can see what the children have learned well and what material they missed. If the teacher notices such a gap, then after the game it is advisable to find out and comment on the material that was left unattended.


Game "Mnemotechnics" 1st round 1st round 2nd round 2nd round 3rd round 3rd round redoubt grenadier recruit redoubt grenadier recruitSenatecollegiumSynod of Absolutismassembly Arkhangelsk Crimea AzovVoronezhTaganrogGangutLesnayaNishtadtSofya Ivan V Charles XII Mazepa Catherine I ApraksinSheremetevLefort


Game "Historical Tag"


Game “Historical Tag” Indicate the dates of popular performances A B C D E E


Game “Historical Tag” Founding of St. Petersburg Regional reform Battle of Poltava Establishment of the Senate Establishment of the Senate Decree on unified inheritance Decree on unified inheritance “Military Charter” Holy Synod Proclamation of Russia as an empire “Table of Ranks”


Game “Information for the Encyclopedia” Mazepa is the hetman of Ukraine who betrayed Peter and supported Charles XII in the years. After the defeat in the Battle of Poltava, he fled with Charles XII to Turkey. V.V. Golitsyn - prince, favorite of the ruler Sophia, major statesman of the 2nd half of the 17th century. Sent into exile by Peter I in 1689. Franz Yakovlevich Lefort, a Swiss, taught Peter military affairs, was one of the leaders of the Grand Embassy, ​​and a translator. He was considered the most educated person in the light of Peter I. The names Lefortovo, Lefortovo Sloboda and the appearance of grenadier regiments in the Russian army are associated with his name. Tsarevich Alexei is the son of Peter I and Natalia Kirillovna Naryshkina. There were serious disagreements between father and son. He fled from Russia to Austria, where he tried to seek support in the fight against his father. He was returned, sentenced to death by the court, and died in prison under unclear circumstances.


Part 2 (B) Q1 Arrange the names of the rulers of Russia in the chronological order of their reign. Write down the letters that indicate their names in the correct sequence in the table given in the text of the task, and then transfer them to the form. Q1 Arrange the names of the rulers of Russia in the chronological order of their reigns. Write down the letters that indicate their names in the correct sequence in the table given in the text of the task, and then transfer them to the form. A) Fyodor Ioannovich A) Fyodor Ioannovich B) Anna Ioannovna C) Peter I D) Vasily III






EVENTS EVENTS 1) Livonian War 2) Smolensk War 3) S. Razin's uprising 4) I. Bolotnikov's uprising 5) Northern War NAMES NAMES A) Vasily Shuisky B) Ivan IV C) Peter I D) Mikhail Fedorovich Transfer the resulting sequence of numbers to the form answers (without spaces or any symbols).


Task for grouping facts, characteristic features of phenomena B4 Tasks of this type require special attention when searching for the correct answer, since here you need to select not one event or name, but a whole combination. In order to avoid mistakes, it is advisable to first identify and note for yourself those of the indicated elements (A-E) that relate to the named phenomenon, and those that cannot relate to it, and then establish the desired combination. 1. Which of these events took place during the reign of Peter I? 1. Which of these events took place during the reign of Peter I? A) adoption of the “Conciliar Code” B) construction of St. Petersburg C) church schism D) oprichnina E) introduction of collegiums E) “Narva Confusion” Indicate the correct answer. 1) ABC 2) AED 3) ADE 4) BDE 1) ABC 2) AED 3) ADE 4) BDE


2. Which of the following happened during the reign of Peter I? A) publication of the printed newspaper “Vedomosti” B) opening of the Kunstkamera C) opening of the strait between Asia and America D) introduction of assemblies E) construction of the Church of the Intercession on the Moat E) opening of the Cannon Yard Indicate the correct answer. A) ABE 2) ABG 3) BVD 4) BDE


Task with an open-ended short answer Read an excerpt from an essay by a historian and name the statesman in question. “...It should be said that he honestly justified the honors and titles he received from Peter by deeds, especially military ones. Suffice it to recall that in the Battle of Poltava with the Swedish army of Charles XII. On June 27 (July 8), 1709, he, commanding the left wing of the Russian army, completely defeated the corps of General Roos. Among the associates of Peter I, the greatest achievements in the defeat of the Swedes during the Northern War belonged to His Serene Highness. It was for his successful actions near Poltava that the Tsar promoted him to field marshal.” Answer: Answer:


Part 3 (C) C5 Below are 2 points of view on the prerequisites for the transformations of Peter I in the first quarter of the 18th century: 1. The transformations of the era of Peter I were prepared by the entire previous development of Russia. 2. In the 17th century. there were no prerequisites necessary for carrying out such large-scale reforms. Indicate which of these points of view is more preferable to you. Provide at least 3 facts and provisions that can serve as arguments confirming your chosen point of view.


Elements of the answer to task C5 (other wording of the answer is allowed that does not distort its meaning) The graduate can choose one of the named judgments, but must provide arguments supporting it, for example: When choosing the first point of view: The possibility of Peter’s transformations was created as a result of those changes that occurred in the country during the 17th century: - the abolition of localism, the rapprochement of local and patrimonial land ownership, an increase in the number of service people - the emergence of the first manufactories, the development of domestic and foreign trade - trends in the transition from an estate-representative monarchy to an absolute one - the emergence of regiments of the “new system” - secularization of culture - changes in the life of part of the upper crust of society


When choosing the second point of view: - in the 18th century. Russia lagged significantly behind the level of development of Western European states - Russia's foreign policy successes in the 18th century. were very modest; access to the Baltic and Black Seas was still closed - manufacturing production was poorly developed, there were few manufactories - the culture, way of life, and the entire way of life of the country remained traditionally patriarchal - the state apparatus in the 17th century. remained generally unchanged




Comparison task C7 Compare the development of Russia in the 17th and 18th centuries. Indicate what was common (at least two common characteristics) and what was different (at least three differences). Note. Write your answer in table form. The second part of the table can show differences both in comparable (paired) characteristics, and those features that were inherent only in one of the compared objects (the table above does not establish the mandatory number and composition of common characteristics and differences, but only shows how best to design answer).

In the XVII - early XVIII centuries. An absolute monarchy (autocracy) is emerging in Russia, the formation of which was completed during the reign of Peter I.
An absolute monarchy is characterized by:
- the presence of a strong, extensive bureaucratic apparatus;
- the presence of a strong standing (regular) army;
- liquidation of all estate-representative bodies and institutions.
There is a process of constant increase in the number of government bodies and expansion of their functions. The principles of career advancement are changing: the localism, abolished in 1682 by Tsar Fyodor Alekseevich, was replaced by the Table of Ranks in 1722, according to which the position held by a person does not depend on his origin.
Regular regiments of the new and foreign system of “willing” free people, Cossacks and foreigners, created by Mikhail Fedorovich during the military reform of the 1630s. and Alexei Mikhailovich in the 1650s, due to lack of funds for their maintenance, they did not last long. The creation of a regular army took place during the reign of Peter I, who introduced conscription.
The last Zemsky Sobor was held in 1653. Later, to resolve the most important state issues, elected commissions were convened mainly from court officials and the clergy, but under Peter I this practice was stopped: the remaining class state bodies - the Boyar Duma and orders - were liquidated.
Features of Russian absolutism:
- in Western Europe, an absolute monarchy developed in the context of the development of capitalist relations and the abolition of old feudal institutions (primarily serfdom); the establishment of absolutism in Russia was accompanied by the strengthening of serfdom;
- the social basis of Western European absolutism was the alliance of the nobility with the free, imperial cities; in Russia, autocratic power relied almost exclusively on the service class - the serf nobility.

Reforms of Peter I

Military reform:
- in 1696 a navy was created;
- in 1699, the rifle regiments were disbanded and the first recruitment was carried out;
- recruitment became a state duty in 1705;
- special educational institutions are being created for the training of officers (school of mathematical and navigational sciences, artillery, engineering medical schools);
- in 1716 new military regulations were introduced;
- The army is being rearmed.
Reforms in the field of finance and monetary circulation:
- in 1700 the weight of the silver coin was reduced;
- in 1701, a copper coin was introduced into circulation;
- by 1711, a new monetary system was created, including copper, silver and gold coins;
- increase in the number of taxes;
- introduction of a new taxation system - first household, then in 1718–1724. poll tax.
Church reform:
- in 1700, after the death of Patriarch Adrian, the tsar forbade the election of a new patriarch;
- in 1701, the monastery order was revived, collecting taxes from part of the monastic lands;
- in 1721, the patriarchate was abolished, the tsar was declared the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, and the Holy Synod was created to manage church affairs as a collegium.
Administrative reform:
- in 1699, the Town Hall was created in Moscow, which was in charge of managing the city merchants and artisans, in 1721 it was replaced by the Chief Magistrate;
- in 1708–1710 The country is divided into 18 provinces, provinces (about 50) and counties.
Government reform:
- from 1700, appointments to the Boyar Duma ceased, which led to a reduction in its composition;
- in 1711, the Boyar Duma was liquidated, the Senate was created;
- in 1718–1721 instead of orders, collegiums and the Chief Magistrate are created;
- in 1721 Russia was proclaimed an empire;
- the system of succession to the throne was changed - according to the decree of 1722, the emperor had the right to appoint his own successor from among the representatives of the ruling dynasty.
Social reforms:
nobility
- primordacy was introduced according to the decree of 1714 on single inheritance, the final legal merger of estates and estates;
- in 1722, the Table of Ranks was introduced, in which the principle of origin was replaced by the principle of length of service;
townspeople (residents of suburbs)
- city residents are divided by profession into workshops and guilds;
peasantry
- a new class was created - state peasants;
- massive use of peasants in government work;
- new categories of peasants appeared who worked at industrial enterprises - assigned and sessional, entrepreneurs received the right to buy villages and serfs to join factories;
- in 1722, peasants were prohibited from trading in cities;
- in 1723, the transition of peasants to urban settlements was limited.

Economic development in the first quarter of the 18th century.

Russia is experiencing rapid economic growth. The number of manufactories increases significantly - if at the beginning of the reign of Peter I there were about 20, then by the end of his reign there were about 180–200. Prognosis of state needs. This stipulated both assistance in the form of the transfer of state-owned (state-owned) factories to private hands, financial subsidies, for example, for the construction of an enterprise, and government orders that ensured guaranteed sales of manufactured products, as well as strict control over them by the state. For “derogating” factories through negligence, a fine of 1,000 rubles could be imposed on the owners. The government simply “removed” unsuccessful factory owners from factories.
The manufactories used mainly the labor of serfs - assigned and possessional peasants.
New industries are emerging - shipbuilding, glassmaking, paper production, etc.
New industrial regions are being created - the Urals and St. Petersburg.
In agriculture, the cultivation of industrial crops is expanding - flax, hemp, etc.
Trade is developing. In 1721, the Trade Charter was adopted, which established new customs tariffs. Communication routes are being improved and the first channels are being built. The Vyshnevolotsky Canal made it possible to deliver goods from the Volga region to St. Petersburg. A bypass canal was dug around the stormy Lake Ladoga. Construction of the Volga-Don Canal began, interrupted after the death of Peter I and resumed only in the middle of the 20th century.
In the economic sphere, Peter I pursued a policy mercantilism and protectionism.

Foreign policy

South direction:
- the struggle for access to the Black Sea, the Azov campaigns of 1695–1696;
- Prut campaign 1710–1711;
- Persian campaign 1722–1723.
East direction:
- continued development of Siberia and the Far East;
- expedition of Prince A. Bekovich-Cherkassky in 1716–1717. to Central Asia to search for a trade route to India, the death of his detachment in Khiva;
- attempts to establish trade relations with China - unsuccessful negotiations of the embassy of Captain L. Izmailov to Beijing in 1720–1721.
Western direction:
- expansion of contacts with European countries, foreign trips of Peter I (Great Embassy of 1697–1698, etc.);
- establishment of dynastic ties with the German states;
- struggle for access to the Baltic Sea - Northern War 1700–1721.

Main events of the Northern War:

November 1699 Creation of the Northern Alliance of Russia, Saxony and Denmark against Sweden
9 August 1700 Russia declares war on Sweden
November 1700 Defeat of the Russian army near Narva
October 1702 Capture of the Noteburg (Oreshek) fortress by the Russian army
1703 Capture of the Nyenschanz fortress at the mouth of the Neva by Russian troops, foundation of St. Petersburg
1704 Capture of the fortresses of Narva and Tartu by Russian troops
October 1706 Signing of a separate peace with Sweden by the Polish king Augustus II
June 1708 Invasion of Charles XII's army into Russia
July 3, 1708 Defeat of the Russian army at Golovchin
September 28, 1708 The defeat of the Swedish corps of Levengaupt near the village. Forest
June 27, 1709 Battle of Poltava
1712 Beginning of the military campaign of the Allies (Russia, Denmark, Saxony, Prussia) against the Swedes in Pomerania
July 27, 1714 Victory of the Russian fleet at Cape Gangut
1718–1719 Åland Congress of Russia and Sweden on the terms of peace, termination of negotiations after the death of Charles XII
June 28, 1720 Victory of the Russian fleet at Grengam Island
August 30, 1721 Conclusion of the Peace of Nystadt

Development of culture under Peter I.

During the reign of Peter I, cultural contacts with European countries expanded. The process of secularization of culture continues to develop.
Main events in the cultural sphere under Peter I:
- introduction of a new calendar and new chronology from January 1, 1700;
- the emergence of secular schools and military schools,
- establishment of the first higher educational institution in Russia, the Slavic-Greek-Latin Academy;
- sending noble children to study abroad;
- invitation of European specialists and scientists to Russia,
- creation of the Academy of Sciences in 1725;
- introduction of a new civil font in 1708;
- increase in the number of printing houses and the number of books published,
- publication of the first newspaper in Russia “Vedomosti” in 1703;
- creation of the first public library in 1714;
- creation of the first museum in Russia - the Kunstkamera - in 1719;
- changes in everyday culture - cutting beards and wearing European clothing;
- holding assemblies.

Reign: 1682- 1725

From the biography

  • Peter I is one of the most outstanding statesmen of Russia.
  • Since childhood, he has been interested in military affairs. He created “amusing troops” in Preobrazhenskoye, where he lived with his mother. These troops will become the basis of the future Preobrazhensky Regiment. He was interested in shipbuilding and firearms. He spent a lot of time in the German settlement, where the masters of this craft lived.
  • Peter I loved his country, dreamed that it would become the most powerful power, and put all his efforts into achieving the goal. He wanted to change both the country and the people, and he largely succeeded in doing this. Russia became one of the civilized countries of the world, a powerful state - an empire, and he himself - an emperor.
  • Peter I was a controversial person. Energy, richness of nature, hard work, activity, inquisitiveness of mind were combined in him with cruelty, sometimes with rudeness, with idleness. Despite different points of view on the activities of Peter I, one cannot help but pay tribute to him as a great reformer who transformed Russia.
  • During his life, he studied many crafts and believed that work should be a mandatory need for any person, regardless of position and rank. He could decide the most important matters of state and at the same time deal with ordinary everyday affairs. Russia has never known such rulers.
  • Peter I had truly encyclopedic knowledge: he mastered many crafts and sciences, was a commander, lawmaker, diplomat, historian, and geographer. He could easily talk both with the kings of Western countries and their ministers, and with simple artisans, finding a common language with everyone. He spoke German and Dutch easily.
  • The activities of Peter I are characterized by looking far into the future. He sought to make not momentary changes, but those that would contribute to the prosperity of Russia for a long time. Thus, many of his innovations lasted for decades or more: the state institutions created by him lasted throughout the 18th century, recruitment - until 1864, and the Senate, Synod, and prosecutor's office - until 1917.
  • Peter I valued talented, hardworking people. He did not look at differences - class, religious, national. A man of labor who cares for Russia, he extolled and encouraged such people in every possible way.
  • How many talented figures in the country came from the bottom under Peter I!

Historical portrait of Peter I the Great

Activities

1.Domestic policy

Activities results
Strengthening royal power. Further centralization of power. The king's control over all spheres of life. 1721 - the king began to be called the emperor, which significantly increased his role in the country. 1722 - Decree on succession to the throne: the emperor himself appointed an heir, based on the interests of the state.
Improving the system of state and local government. 1.Central government reforms: instead of the Boyar Duma, the Near Chancellery was first created, and then in 1711 it was created Governing Senate;instead of 44 orders - 11 (then 14) collegiums in 1717-1721; 1720 - General Regulations, a document that established the principles of collegiality and defined the functions of the collegiums. 2.Local government reforms: Creation Town Halls in Moscow and zemstvo huts in cities in 1699-1700; administrative reform of 1708-1710, according to which the country was divided into 8 provinces, headed by a governor. 3. Since 1719, a three-tier system of local government: district-province-gubernia.( 1 province = 5 districts, including districts, as counties were called from 1719, from 1727 - the name of counties was returned). 1714 - the appearance of fiscal officials - officials exercising control over the activities of institutions and individuals in financial and judicial activities. 1718 - the Secret Chancellery (political investigation) was established. 1720 - the Chief was created magistrate, the main institution above the magistrates of other cities (these are self-government bodies in cities)
Formation of a bureaucratic apparatus capable of solving the assigned tasks. 1714 - Decree “On Single Inheritance”, according to which the estate was inherited by the eldest son. The rest must serve the country.1722- Table of ranks, allowing to support talented people from different classes. According to it, rank 8 gave the right to hereditary nobility. The emergence of collegiums and the administrative division of the country significantly increased the bureaucratic apparatus.
Deterioration of the situation of the peasants. Forced work in enterprises (assigned and sessional peasants). 1724 - a ban on peasants going to work without the permission of the landowners. A passport system was introduced. Peasants without a passport had no right to travel further than 30 miles, and it was not possible to obtain them, since passports were sometimes issued for 100 km. The result was numerous uprisings of the people, the most significant: the Astrakhan uprising in 1705-1706 and the uprising led by K. Bulavin in 1708-1709.
Carrying out church reform. 1721- creation Synod, leading the church. Liquidation of the patriarchate, the head of the Synod is a secular person, chief prosecutor.
Strengthening the country's defense capability and military power, carrying out military reform. 1696 - creation of the navy. 1705 - creation regular army.Introduction recruiting sets. Lifelong service of peasant recruits. 1725 - consciousness at the same time of the irregular army. The emergence of many educational institutions that train army officers (1701 - the first artillery school in Moscow, 1712 - in St. Petersburg, 1698 - the first naval school in Azov. 1701 - in Moscow the school of navigation and mathematical sciences, where they trained personnel for the army, etc. For nobles, service became lifelong. 1716- "Military Regulations" about the order in the army. Especially the moral qualities of soldiers and officers. 1718-1722 - “Naval Charter” and “Admiralty Regulations”. 1707 - the first military hospital appeared in Moscow.
Improving the financial system. Accumulation of the country's gold reserves. 1704 - monetary reform. Reducing the content of precious metals in coins. Copper money appeared. 1711 - monetary reform, minting of gold, silver and copper coins. 1718-1724 - population census, introduction of a new type of tax - poll tax.
Further development of industry New industrial centers and new industries were created (shipbuilding, glassmaking, paper production). 1699 - Vinius's first ironworks in the Urals.
State metallurgical plants were created in the Urals - 1723-1725 - state-owned copper smelters. 1700 - the beginning of development of the Nerchinsky mines, 1716 - the Demidov ironworks in Tagil. 1723-1725 - state-owned copper smelters in the Urals. Private entrepreneurship was encouraged. 1719 - decree on the transfer of unprofitable state enterprises into private hands.
Support for domestic trade. The policy was pursued mercantilism and protectionism,1703 - the first merchants' exchange appeared in St. Petersburg. 1721 - trade charter; 1724 - the first protectionist customs tariff. Canals and routes of communication were built to allow active trade.
State policy in the field of education is beginning to take shape, promoting its further development. A system of professional education was being formed. However, only children of nobles could enter educational institutions where future officers were trained. Education for nobles became mandatory. Without a diploma of education, priests could not give the right to marry. Strengthening secular principles in education. 1696 - Decree on sending noble children abroad for study.
Supporting scientific discoveries, creating conditions for scientific activity in Russia. The opening of the Russian Academy of Sciences has been prepared. However, Peter did not have time to do this, the Academy was opened in the year of the emperor’s death - in 1725 - by Catherine 1.1699 - the opening of a navigation school by Peter 1’s associate P. Bruce - astronomy was studied there. 1702 - the first observatory in Russia was equipped on the Sukharevskaya tower 1700 - the first observatory in Russia was compiled by Bruce Russian map of the starry sky. And since 1725, regular meteorological observations began in St. Petersburg. 1703 - release of “Arithmetic” by L. Magnitsky, M. Lomonosov called this book “the gates of learning.” 1712-1725- A. Martov was the first in the world to invent and built a lathe. 1724 - the first Russian submarine (mechanic Nikonov) From 1722 - the collection of materials on the history of Russia began.
Further discovery of mineral deposits and their processing 1700 - a mining exploration service was created, the purpose of which was to search for minerals. 1703 - a copper ore deposit was discovered in the Urals by the peasant Shilov. 1714 - mineral waters were discovered in Petrozavodsk by master Ryabov. In the south of Russia, a coal deposit was discovered in the early 20s. discovered by ore explorer Grigory Kapustin. At the same time, brown coal was found in the Moscow region.
Further development of culture. Forced imposition of a way of life according to the Western model. 1700 - transition to a new chronology. 1708 - introduction of a civil, lighter font. 1719 - creation of the first museum - the Kunstkamera. 1702 - the first printed periodical newspaper Vedomosti is published. 1702 - the beginning of mass involvement in the theater (a public theater was opened in Moscow) 1714 - the first public library was opened. 1717 - a set of rules of behavior at the table and other public places appeared - “An Honest Mirror of Youth”. 1718 - assemblies began to be organized - social balls, meetings, introducing nobles to the European way of life high society, women were invited for the first time. Innovation in architecture: for the first time St. Petersburg was built according to plan, palace and park ensembles appeared in Peterhof.

The flourishing of painting, especially portraiture (A. Matveev, I. Nikitin)

2. Foreign policy

Activities results
Southern direction. Goal: to achieve access to the Black Sea, to annex territories. 1695-first Azov campaign, unsuccessful, since there was no fleet.1696- second Azov campaign. Successful. Over the winter, a fleet was created. Azov was taken, the Taganrog fortress was built. 1697-1698- Grand Embassy to Europe in order to find allies to fight against Turkey. Didn't solve the problems. The embassy consisted of 250 people, among them Lefort, Golovin, Voznitsyn; Peter I under the name of the constable Peter Mikhailov. 1699-Karlowitz Congress, peace was signed with Turkey for two years.1700- Constantinople truce for 30 years.1710-1713- Russian-Turkish war. Türkiye demands the return of Azov.1711- Prut campaign. The Russian army is surrounded by the Turks on the Prut River, near Iasi. Truce of Iasi, according to which Russia leaves Moldova, returns Azov, destroys the Azov fleet, the Taganrog fortress and others. 1724- Treaty of Constantinople with Turkey. Russia recognized Turkey's conquests in Transcaucasia, and Turkey recognized Russia's conquests in the Caspian region.
Northern direction. Goal: to achieve access to the Baltic Sea, to annex territories. 1699-Northern Union(Russia, Denmark, Saxony)1700-1721- North War with Sweden. November 1700 - defeat near Narva. 1702 - Capture of Mirenburg and Noteburg (Shlisselburg) 1703 - capture of Nyenskans 1704 - capture of Navra and Dorpat 1706 - Peace of Altranstadt between Sweden and Poland, according to which Poland broke off relations with Russia and pledged to help Sweden. September 28, 1708 - battle near the village Forest, major victory for Russia. June 27, 1709- Battle of Poltava. Victory of Russia. 1710 - capture of Riga, Vyborg, Revel. 1710 - first naval victory - Gangutsky the battle.

1718-1719-Åland Congress, according to which Sweden and Russia wanted to end the war. However, the death of Charles 12 and the coming to power of new people did not allow the signing of a peace treaty, although it was much softer for the Swedes than the Peace of Nystad.

1720-Grengamsky battle, victory for Russia.

1721- Nystad Peace with Sweden. According to it, Russia gained a foothold in the Baltic Sea from Vyborg to Riga (this is part of Karelia, Ingria, Estonia - Estonia, Livonia - Latvia, Russia paid 1.5 million rubles for the western territories. Finland returned to Sweden.

Southern direction. The goal is to consolidate on the shores of the Caspian Sea. 1722-1723 - Russian-Persian war. Persia recognized Russia's right to the western and southern coasts of the Caspian Sea.1722- Caspian(Persian) campaign of Peter I. Derbent was taken. 1723 - the campaign was resumed, the southern and western coasts of the Caspian Sea were conquered (Baku, Rasht, Salyan) 1723- Petersburg Treaty with Persia, according to which Russia secures the conquered territories.
Eastern direction: the desire to provide a trade route with India, 1716-1717 - expedition of Prince A. Bekovich-Cherkassky to Central Asia ( Khiva campaign). Unsuccessful, death of the prince. Completion of the hike. Peter was not very interested in the eastern direction, since the main thing for him was to achieve access to the Baltic and Black Seas.

RESULTS OF ACTIVITY

  • The absolute power of the king continued to strengthen, and he began to be called the emperor.
  • Numerous reforms have strengthened the apparatus of state power and local self-government, which has led to a significant strengthening of all spheres of social life.
  • A strong army and navy and powerful industrial production were created, which made it possible to gain access to the sea and become a world power, reducing the gap with Western countries.
  • Russia has become one of the strong civilized countries of the world, which was facilitated by numerous transformations and reforms in the social and cultural sphere.
  • Successful policy in the west and south: Russia gained access to the Baltic Sea, conquered territories around it, conquered and annexed the western and southern territories of the Caspian Sea.
  • The international authority of Russia, which began to be called an empire, increased significantly.

However, there were also negative performance results.

  • The enslavement of peasants increased significantly and their situation worsened. The result was numerous popular protests.
  • Reforms were often carried out by force, without taking into account the traditions that had developed in the country for centuries.
  • Unsuccessful policy in the south and east: access to the Black Sea and the route to India for trade were not open.

Chronology of the life and activities of Peter I

1682-1696 Joint reign of Peter I and Ivan V.
1682-1889 Regency of Sophia
1701 The Sukharev Tower was built in Moscow
1695, March-October The first Azov campaign of Peter I, unsuccessful.
1696, May-July The second Azov campaign of Peter I. Azov was captured.
1697-1698 Grand Embassy to Europe.
1697-1699 Expedition of V. Atlasov to Kamchatka.
January 1, 1700 The beginning of a new calendar.
1700 Peace of Constantine with Turkey.
1700-1725 Northern War with Sweden.
EVENTS OF THE NORTHERN WAR:
1700, November Defeat at Narva
1702 Noteburg taken
1703 Nyenschanz fortress taken
1708 Battle of Lesnaya, Russian victory
1709 Battle of Poltava
1714 Victory of the Russian fleet at the Cape Gangut
1720 Victory of the Russian fleet near the island Grengam.
1701 A school of “mathematical and navigational” sciences has been opened in Moscow.
1702-1704 Start of creation Baltic Fleet
1703 Publication of the first issue of the newspaper "Vedomosti"
1703 Base St. Petersburg
1705 Introduction conscription, that is, the beginning of the creation of a regular army.
1705-1706 Uprising of the Streltsy in Astrakhan
1707 Establishment of 8 provinces
1707-1708 The uprising of the Cossacks on the Don led by K. Bulavin.
1710 Population census.
1710-1713 Russo-Turkish War
1711 Establishment of the Government Senate
1711 Prut campaign Petra
1711 Currency reform. Minting of gold, silver and copper coins.
1713 St. Petersburg is the capital of Russia.
1714 Decree on unified inheritance, equalization of estates with estates.
1714 Military regulations
1716-1718 Khivinsky unsuccessful campaign of A. Bekovich-Cherkassky.
1718-1721 Creation collegiums(instead of orders).
1718 Beginning of tax reform, transition to capitation tax .
1719 Division of provinces into provinces. General regulations.
1721 Liquidation of the patriarchate, establishment Synod.
1721 Nystad Peace with Sweden (Russia + Livonia, Ingria, Estland, part of Karelia with Vyborg, part of Southern Finland)
1722 Table of ranks.
1722 Decree on succession to the throne.
1722 Establishment of merchant guilds and craft guilds.
1722-1723 Russo-Persian War. Persia recognized Russia's right to the western and southern coasts of the Caspian Sea.
1724 Decree on the establishment of the Academy of Sciences (opened in 1725, after the death of Peter 1).
  • Peter I was tall - 2m, and always stood out in the crowd.
  • The king mastered many crafts during his life. He learned navigation, shipbuilding, watchmaking, took drawing and engraving lessons, learned to make paper, was a mason, carpenter, gardener, attended the anatomical theater, where he studied the basics of anatomy and practiced surgery. There was one thing that Peter I was never able to learn - weaving bast shoes. He said: “There is no craft more sophisticated than bast shoes.”
  • As a result of military victories, Peter 1 became Emperor of All Russia, Prince of Courland, Estonia, and Karelian. He also achieved great success in his military career - from sergeant to captain, colonel and fleet admiral.
  • Peter I was distinguished by diligence in his studies and perseverance, although in childhood and adolescence he could play for days, and without food - he was so keen on the game.
  • The tsar's health was truly heroic. In addition, several times he had to avoid death at the hands of the conspirators.
  • Peter I was very fond of skating. Previously, skates were tightly tied to shoes with laces. The skates we are used to - those attached by runners to the sole - he invented himself while in Holland and became interested in skating there.
  • Many associates of Peter I, for example, his right hand Menshikov, were semi-literate people.
  • Peter I issued many decrees during his life. There were some unusual ones among them. For example, the decree on what a subordinate should be like read: “A subordinate, in front of his superiors, should look dashing and foolish, so as not to embarrass his superior with his understanding.” Who knows, maybe this decree inspired the desire of the bosses to see people in their environment who are significantly lower than them in terms of education and skills?)))
  • And just look at the medal “For drunkenness”, issued by decree of Peter I! It weighed 7 kg, and the person wearing it, willy-nilly, wondered whether he should stop drinking. So every era had its own methods of combating drunkenness!)
  • Peter I did his best to increase the level of education in the country. So, by his decree, priests were forbidden to bless noblemen who did not have an education for marriage. (Remember Mitrofanushka from D. Fonvizin’s comedy “The Minor,” the hero’s words: “I don’t want to study, but I want to get married!” - this is an echo of Peter the Great’s reforms!)

For the first time under Peter I

  • 1698 - first Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. It was awarded for military merit and civil service. The first to receive the order was Admiral General F. Golovin in 1699.
  • In 1702, in Moscow on Red Square, a German theater troupe gave its first public performances. A theater was specially built for this purpose.
  • The first newspaper was Vedomosti, which began publication in 1702.
  • It was under Peter I that Russia became a maritime power. The first naval victory was won at the mouth of the Neva against the Swedes in 1703, in honor of which a medal was issued on which was written: “The impossible happens!”
  • Magnitsky's first mathematics textbook was published in 1703
  • The first observatory in Russia on the Sukharevskaya Tower in 1702,
  • In 1707, the first military hospital was opened in Moscow.
  • In 1708, the first book written in a lightweight civil script was published; it was geometry.
  • The first public library opened in 1714.
  • The famous Kunstkamera is the first museum in Russia; the museum began operating in 1719.
  • From January 1, 1700 - transition to a new chronology.
  • For the first time, instead of orders, collegiums began to act.
  • For the first time, a secular person was placed at the head of the church - the head of the Synod in 1721 was the chief prosecutor.
  • Governorates and provinces appeared for the first time.

Thus, under Peter I the Great there were a lot of innovations that had not existed in the country before. Truly, the emperor was the FIRST! It is no coincidence that in 1721 the Senate awarded Peter I the titles of “Father of the Fatherland”, “Great” and Emperor of All Russia.

On the website poznaemvmeste.ru you can find material on personalities who lived during this period and were associates of the emperor (see section "Personalities")

This site contains material about the associate of Peter 1, which can be used in a historical essay.

When describing in a historical work the initial period of the activity of Peter 1, you can use material about his associate, the first generalissimo

Moscow. Monument “In Commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the Russian Fleet”, Zurab Tsereteli, 1997
Height 98 m. The highest in Russia and one of the highest in the world.

Etienne Falconet
Monument to Peter 1 in St. Petersburg, Senate Square.
Bronze Horseman. 1768-1770