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Emperor Paul I
1796-1801
Emperor Paul I of Russia was born in St. Petersburg in 1754. His parents were Peter III and Catherine II. During his studies, he used to be an impatient student, though he adored reading books. Paul I studied religion, maths, dancing and warfare. He spoke Latin, French and German. Overall, his education was one of the best for those times.
When Paul turned 18, he hoped for a role in government but was given little responsibility by his mother. However, when Catherine died in 1796, Paul took the throne. Paul believed that Russia needed an absolute monarchy and began to reduce the power of the nobility, he also outlawed foreign books and travel outside the country. There were numerous decrees during his reign that were despised by the population.
Emperor Paul I
1796-1801
Emperor Paul I of Russia was born in St. Petersburg in 1754. His parents were Peter III and Catherine II. When he was a child, Paul I got good education. He studied religion, maths, warfare and could speak Latin, French and German.
When Catherine died in 1796, Paul took the throne. He wanted to be an absolute monarch and reduced the power of the nobility, banned foreign books and travelling abroad. As an Emperor, he was hated by the Russian population.
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Empress Catherine The Great
(1762-1796)
Catherine the Great added five hundred thousand square kilometers to the Russian territory.
The war with Turkey
Catherine the Great made Russia the strongest country in Europe after her first War with Turkey (1768–1774). This was one of the greatest victories for Russia. Turkey started the second war (1787–1792) but lost again.
The war with Persia
Catherine the Great started a new war against Persia in 1796. The Russian army took over the territory of modern-day Azerbaijan and its three main cities. In November, the Russian army was ready to attack Persia. That year Catherine died and after becoming the Emperor Paul I ordered the Russian army to come back to Russia.
Empress Catherine The Great
(1762-1796)
During her reign, Catherine the Great added 500,000 square kilometers to the Russian territory.
Russian-Turkish Wars
Catherine the Great made Russia powerful in Europe after her first Russian-Turkish War against the Ottoman Empire (1768–1774). This was one of the greatest defeats in Turkish history. After several years, the second Russian-Turkish War was started (1787–92) but the Turks were defeated again.
Russian-Persian War
Catherine the Great started a new war against Persia in 1796 after they had invaded Georgia. In the middle of June, the Russian army took over the territory of modern-day Azerbaijan, including its three principal cities. In November, the Russian troops were positioned to attack Persia (modern-day Iran). That year Catherine the Great died and after becoming the Emperor Paul I ordered the Russian troops to return to Russia.
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Empress Catherine II The Great
(1762-1796)
During her reign, Catherine II the Great added 200,000 square miles to Russian territory.
Russo-Turkish Wars
Catherine made Russia powerful in south-eastern Europe after her first Russo-Turkish War against the Ottoman Empire (1768–1774), which was one of the greatest defeats in Turkish history. The Ottomans started the second Russo-Turkish War (1787–92) but were defeated again.
Russo-Persian War
Catherine started a new war against Persia in 1796 after they invaded Georgia. By mid-June, Russian troops took the territory of modern-day Azerbaijan, including its three principal cities. By November, they were stationed to attack Persia. In that year Catherine II died and her successor Paul I ordered the troops to return to Russia.
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Empress Catherine II The Great
(1762-1796)
During her reign, Catherine II the Great extended the borders of the Russian Empire southward and westward at the expense of two powers – the Ottoman Empire and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. In total, she added approximately 200,000 square miles to Russian territory.
Russo-Turkish Wars
Catherine made Russia the dominant power in south-eastern Europe after her first Russo-Turkish War against the Ottoman Empire (1768–1774), which saw some of the heaviest defeats in Turkish history. Catherine took the Crimea in 1783, nine years after as a result of her first war against the Turks. The Ottomans restarted hostile actions in the second Russo-Turkish War (1787–92) but were defeated once again.
Russo-Persian War
Catherine waged a new war against Persia in 1796 after they invaded Georgia and established rule over it. By mid-June, Russian troops overran without any resistance most of the territory of modern-day Azerbaijan, including its three principal cities. By November, they were stationed to attack mainland Iran. In that year the Empress of Russia died and her successor Paul I ordered the troops to retreat to Russia.
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Empress Catherine II The Great
(1762-1796)
Catherine II the Great, throughout her long reign, took many lovers, often elevating them to high positions for as long as they held her interest, and then pensioning them off with gifts of serfs and large estates. She always selected a candidate-lover who had the physical beauty and mental skills to hold her interest. Among such there were count Grigory Orlov and Grigory Potemkin.
Some of her lovers admired her in return, and she always showed generosity towards them, even after the affair ended. Some of her lovers were many years her junior. One of them received 50,000 rubles, 5,000 rubles pension, and 4,000 peasants after she dismissed him.
Empress Catherine II The Great
(1762-1796)
Catherine II the Great, during her long reign, had many lovers. She always chose a candidate who was handsome, clever and much younger than her. Grigory Orlov and Grigory Potemkin were also in love with her.
Catherine the Great was very generous with her lovers, she presented them gifts and rich houses. One of them got 50,000 rubles, 5,000 rubles pension, and 4,000 peasants.
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