Reign of Catherine II (jan 1, 1762 – jan 1, 1796)
Description:
Aka "Catherine the Great"tried 2 increase gov. efficiency: divided Ra -> 50 provinces; promoted econ. development
Tried 2 help conditions of Ra's oppressed peasantry: restricted punishments nobles could give
Social reforms began 2 challenge her rule; became more severe
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Date:
jan 1, 1762
jan 1, 1796
~ 34 years