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Opposition: the Church; the Streltsy.
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Establishing authority, 1682–1707
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Opposition: the Church; the Streltsy
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What was one of the main reasons for the Streltsy's opposition to Peter the Great?
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The Streltsy opposed Peter the Great primarily because they wanted to maintain their traditional privileges and power within the military and political structure of Russia.
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- Absolutism: A political system in which a single ruler holds absolute power, often justified by divine right, as seen in Peter the Great's rule over Russia.
- Reform: Changes implemented by Peter the Great aimed at modernizing Russia's military, government, and society, often met with resistance from traditional institutions.
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Confusing the Streltsy with other military groups: Clarify that the Streltsy were elite infantry units with specific roles and historical significance in the context of Peter's reforms.
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