peter the great

by skot

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Peter the great's reign was from 1682 till 1725; his main goal was to make Russia a European force to be recognized
by mid 18th century, ballets, operas, chamber music, baroque architecture, and novels spread in Russia
i don't care, European ideas will make Russia Great
all of the artists you sent to study art, and all of the reforms in art you've done are not orthodox!
he forced a new book of etiquette on people in 1717
you guys have to start clipping your nails, swallowing your food, use knives and forks, and please don't eat like pigs
his victory against Sweden gained him access to the Baltic sea; igniting the founding of st. petersburg
this place is going to give me economic, geographic, and cultural power
he reorganized the government
how about a russian navy huh?
lets establish ministries in the government
oh i know! a table of ranks will make everything clear!
how about a senate?
slow down sir
he applied taxes over men who wore beards
if you cant pay, YOU PUBLICLY SHAVE
please! it took me 10 years to grow
i can't watch
he should've paid