Catherine the Great

Empress Catherine II rightfully earned the nickname “the Great.” During her reign, Russia underwent significant changes: the country expanded its borders, the sciences and arts flourished, and key administrative and social reforms were carried out.

Catherine ruled the Russian Empire for more than thirty years, and this period entered history as a golden age. The book tells about the formation of the unique personality of the future empress, her difficult path to the throne, as well as the major victories and serious trials of this remarkable woman.