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Social developments, Westernisation and extent of change by 1725.
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Increasing the glory of Russia, 1707–1725
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Which of the following reforms was implemented by Peter the Great to modernize the Russian military?
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Peter the Great established a navy as part of his military reforms to enhance Russia's power and influence.
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- Serfdom: A system where peasants were tied to the land and subject to the will of landowners, prevalent in Russia during this period.
- Streltsy: The elite military corps of Russia before Peter's reforms, which were later disbanded as part of his military modernization.
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Overgeneralizing the impact of reforms: Acknowledge the resistance from traditionalists and the uneven implementation of reforms across different social groups.
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