Involved in a number of foreign wars, Peter pulled Russia together as a nation and expanded its boundaries.
Involved in a number of foreign wars, Peter pulled Russia together as a nation and expanded its boundaries.
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== Reign ==
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He was responsible for transforming Russia into a more modern country similar with modern European countries, for this. He is seen as a popular ruler, and one of the best Tsars of Russia. He stood a massive 6ft 8” which is taller than most people.
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For the first 14 years of his reign, he would either be ruled by a regent or with his half brother Ivan V until 1696, Ivan’s reign was solely titular due to his mental and physical disabilities.