How Peter the Great’s window to the West empowered Russia
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Summary
It was during Peter the Great’s reign that Russia emerged as a prevailing European power. This advancement of Russia into European affairs would be accredited to Peter’s introduction of Western technological, cultural, military and political ideas and customs. Peter’s changes would begin during the seize of Azov, where he would adopt the naval structure of the Venetians and the ships of the Dutch in order to gain his first victory as Tsar. It was during this same period that Peter would embark on his first diplomatic mission to the West and bring back with him Western artisans, craftsmen, and scientists to assist in the Russian government, industrialisation, and that which was most important to Peter; his fleet. Peter set out policies to send young Russians to study abroad and bring back the wisdom and technology of the West that Peter believed would help make Russia a greater power. In 1703, during the war, Peter founded St. Petersburg and called it his “window to Europe” while making it his capital.
Table of Contents
- Introduction.
- Russia's campaign against the port in the city of Azov.
- The beginning of Peter's opening of his window to the west.
- His future love of all things naval and Western culture itself.
- The Grand Embassy.
- The building of St Petersburg.
- The arrangement of St. Petersburg as an entryway into Russia.
- Education.
- Motivation for larger and improved schools.
- Schools - an outlet for Western thought.
- Conclusion.
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