Peter the First

2 hrs. 6 min.

Language Russian

Author Bestuzheva Svetlana

Narrator Denis Garmash

Peter the First is a significant figure in Russian history. He is known as the tsar-reformer who opened the path to Europe, the architect and creator of the navy, the commander-in-chief and conqueror. The commonly accepted image of Peter is difficult to add to, but it’s important to consider his predecessors, the difficulties of ascending to the throne, complicated family relations, and the eventful life he lived. Without these aspects, the portrait of the ruler who transformed Russia into a powerful European state would be incomplete. Peter is a multifaceted and important person, leaving an indelible mark on both Russian and world history, and interest in him has never faded.

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