The Rise of Russia (Part 3)

In the 18th and early 19th centuries, Russia transformed into one of Europe’s greatest empires. Under Catherine the Great, the empire expanded southward against the Ottoman Turks, crushed rebellions, and embraced Enlightenment ideals while building magnificent cities and institutions. Her reign saw the rise of art, education, and the cultural power that would define Imperial Russia for centuries.

After her death, Tsar Paul I’s brief and turbulent rule ended in assassination, leading to the rise of Alexander I, who would face Napoleon Bonaparte in one of the most legendary wars in history. From the Battle of Borodino to the burning of Moscow, witness how Russia resisted invasion and emerged as a global superpower.

📜 A journey through revolutions, wars, and the unstoppable spirit of a nation.
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