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Establishing authority, 1682–1707

Peter the Great and Russia, 1682–1725: Establishing authority, 1682–1707

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AqaA LevelHistory1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment,

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Establishing authority, 1682–17076 objectives

The political, economic and social position of Russia in 1682: the Tsars and the nobility; economic backwardness and serfdom; Russia as a traditional, Slav society.
The Regency; the role of the Streltsy; Peter as joint ruler and the establishment of sole rule.
Westernisation; influences on Peter as a child; the Great Embassy; the reasons for and significance of the development of St Petersburg.
Early reforms: economic and financial; political; military; changes in society.
Opposition: the Church; the Streltsy.
Foreign affairs and wars: wars against Turkey and Sweden.

AutocracySerfdomAbsolutismWesternizationSt PetersburgMeritocracyReformEnlightenment

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Focus on key events and their implications: When answering questions, always link events to their broader implications for Peter's authority and reforms.

Confusing serfdom with slavery: While serfs were bound to their land and could not leave without permission, they were not considered property and had certain legal protections.
Confusing the roles of the Streltsy and the regular army: Clarify that the Streltsy were a specific elite force with distinct political roles, especially during the Regency.

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