Peter the Great's Reforms: Westernizing Russia

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Peter the Great's monumental campaign to westernize Russia. From the Grand Embassy to the Table of Ranks, from the founding of Saint Petersburg to the subjugation of the Church, they examine how Peter dragged a reluctant nation into the modern world. They discuss the establishment of the Governing Senate, the creation of a modern army and navy, and the notorious beard tax. The episode also delves into the brutal suppression of the Streltsy uprising and the tragic fate of Peter's own son, Tsarevich Alexei. Along the way, they consider the costs of Peter's reforms and his enduring legacy as both a visionary and a tyrant. #PeterTheGreat #Romanovs #Westernization #SaintPetersburg #GrandEmbassy #TableOfRanks #GoverningSenate #Streltsy #TsarevichAlexei #BeardTax #RussianHistory #18thCentury #Modernization #ImperialRussia #FexingoHistory #History #Reforms #Czar #RomanovDynasty #TsarNicholasII Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo