9.
Peter the Great westernizes Russia
Peter
I, czar of Russia, made efforts to westernize Russia in the 1700's.
Czar Peter, called the Great, was profoundly influenced by ideas
of commerce and government current in Western Europe. He brought
to Russia Western experts in areas such as architecture, art, engineering,
and science to influence Russian development. Peter also introduced
Western-type clothing, factories, and schools in Russia.
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