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Birth
Peter the Great ruler of Russia was born -
Peter's dad dies
Peter's dad dies opening his path to the throne -
Great Embassy
The Great Embassy was a journey went on through the western part of Europe as Peter tried to westernize Russia. -
Period: to
the Great Northern War
A war that kept Peter busy for 21 years as he went to war with Sweden -
St. Petersburg
Peter began building St. Petersburg. -
First Newspaper
Peter made sure to make advance language, so he made the first Russian Newspaper. -
Revolts
The citizens of Russia had a lot of revolts during this time as they were rebelling against westernization. -
Peter takes the church
Peter took over the rule of the Russian Orthodox Church and made it under state rule. -
Substitution of taxes
In 1722 Peter substituted hearth taxes for poll taxes. -
Death of Peter the Great
Peter dies after 52 years of living
