building russia. who are some of the russian leaders mentioned in chapter 18? why was russia in need...
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• Who are some of the Russian leaders mentioned in Chapter 18?
• Why was Russia in need of reform? What was going on in Europe around 1300-1500ish?
Westernization of Russia
Missed the Renaissance so…
• Instituted Secular schools emphasizing math and sciences.
• Modernized the Alphabet
Missed the Reformation so…
• Reorganized the Orthodox Church, being humble he made himself head of it.
Social Reconstruction
“Civil” culture
• No more Beards
• Court dress code
• Smoking and Coffee
Some reforms didn’t stick, ultimately these were more of means to spread western manners and culture.
Westernization (cont.)
Finishing the job that Peter started• Built hospitals, sanitation, schools• Addiction to building, creates layout for future
cities (the “winter” palace)However……• Westernization limited to the Elite• 95% Of Russia remains RURAL• Peasants heavily taxed (PTG too)
Modernizing Russia
Peter the Great• Created Russian Navy• St. Petersburg• Manners• Orthodox Church
Overall: Expansion oriented, brings idea of Western Culture to a Medieval Russia
Catherine the Great• Russia on local level• New buildings• Selective Westernizer
Overall: Worked mainly with Russia on local levels, improving what already existed