1762-1796: Catherine II “The Great” rules and continues to make reforms to westernize Russia. Expands, creates Statute of Provincial Administration, works towards getting rid of serfdom but can’t because Charter to the Nobility (result of Pugachev’s Rebellion - 1774-1775) (jan 1, 1762 – dec 1, 1796)
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jan 1, 1762
dec 1, 1796
~ 34 years