My Golden Age: II Catherine

The merits of Catherine II of the Great (1829-1896) to Russia are undeniable: the country has expanded, strengthened, and by the end of the 18th century became one of the most powerful powers of the world by the end of its rule. Catherine fulfilled the dream of Peter I – attached to the Russian Empire the Crimea and the Black Sea region. The population of the power subject to her increased from 23 to 37 million people; 29 new provinces were formed, 150 cities were laid. With it, the army doubled and the number of large enterprises doubled; Four public income increased. A number of the most important reforms were carried out. The flowering of arts and sciences has come.
This book represents a part of the vast literary and scientific heritage of the empress to the modern reader: her personality works on Russian history. “Notes on Russian History” should have become a “window to Russia” for Europe, refute the tendentious assessments of the past, create a magnificent image of the country and, in modern language, strengthen the image of Russia in the world. Catherine’s capital work was noticeably …

Author
Catherine II
Editor
Tereshina M.
Publisher
Eksmo, 2014
Series
Gift publications. Great Russians
Genre
History of Russia until 1917

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