The Rise of Russia
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"...Is Russia fundamentally European or Asian? Is Russia outside the general trend of western development? Things like democratic institutions and market economy, the rise of individualism – a lot of these things seem to be absent in Russian history, making Russia a unique place on the European – and on the world – stage..."
Key Terms
- St. Petersburg
- Urban/Rural Divide
- Noble/Peasant Divide
- The “Third Rome”
- Ukraine
- Czar
- Peter the Great
- Russian Orthodox Church
Guided Viewing Questions
- What are the “enduring themes” of Russian history? What was Russia’s primary source of wealth and capital until the twentieth century?
- How did territorial expansion shape the “rise of Russia?”
- How did Russia’s government function? How did it create a sense of order and unity in the Empire?
- How was the Westernization of Russia pursued by Peter the Great? What impact did Westernization have on Russia?