Fundamental Transformations between the Reigns of Peter the Great and Alexander II

Type :

Presentation

Pages :

5 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

10/08/2007

Category :

History & geography

Sub category :

Medieval history

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Summary :

Introduction: Peter the great
Peter's focus on architecture and arts
1. The cultural life in Russia
Catherine the great
1. The seed of intellectualism
2. The major theme of Catherine's reforms
3. The change in the relationship between the state and the intelligentsia
4. Russian society of the early 19th century
Nicholas I
1. The reign of Nicholas
2. The repressive measures of the regime
Alexander II
1. Alexander's reign
Conclusion

Abstract

At the onset of peter's reign Russian culture was in a dismal state. The vast majority of the Russian population was illiterate, even among the nobility. Since peter wanted to westernize Russian society on virtually all levels, education and culture would have to be an integral part of such an extensive transition. The most obvious changes were physical, as peter decreed that the nobility has to dress in the European style and shave their beards. peter also began to make some strides toward integrating women into high society. He abolished the Mongolian style terem and women were to attend court functions on the same terms as men.