
Russia from 9 July [OS 28 June] 1762 until 17 November [OS 6 November] 1796. Under her direct auspices the Russian Empire expanded, improved its administration, and continued to modernise along Western European lines. Catherine's rule re-vitalized Russia, which grew ever stronger and became recognized as one of the great powers of Europe. Her successes in complex foreign policy and her sometimes brutal reprisals in the wake of rebellion (most notably Pugachev's Rebellion) complemented ...
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