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The legacy of Peter the Great: the Service State; the role of the Church; the gentry and serfdom; Russia’s involvement in international affairs.
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The epoch of palace coups, 1725–1762
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The legacy of Peter the Great: the Service State; the role of the Church; the gentry and serfdom; Russia’s involvement in international affairs
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What was one of the key features of Peter the Great's Service State?
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The introduction of a merit-based bureaucracy was a key feature of Peter the Great's Service State.
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- Service State: A bureaucratic system established by Peter the Great that emphasized merit over noble birth in government appointments.
- Holy Synod: The governing body of the Russian Orthodox Church established by Peter the Great to bring the Church under state control.
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Confusing the role of the Church with that of the state: Focus on how the Holy Synod was created to ensure the Church served the state's interests.
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