Romanov Dynasty (Michael I -> Peter I) (jan 1, 1613 – jan 1, 1725)

Description:

Michael I
- First Romanov Czar
- Brought Peace

Peter I (the great)
- Goals
- wanted to make Russia a great military power
- wanted to modernize and westernize Russia

- Goes on a grand Embassy (1697-98)
- Netherlands, England, Germany
- Tries not to be noticed (people know)
- forced to come back to Moscow because of
a revolt

- Reforms
- Army
=> Pays solders more
=> Bigger draft of peasants
=> Better weapons and training
- Builds Russia's first navy
- Education
=> Only male Boyers are educated
- Westernized Culture
=> Beard Tax
=> Cuts clothing shorter
=> Moves capital to St. Petersburg
- Peter Hof (his house) (westernized
architecture)

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