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Peter gets taken from the throne at a young age
Peter was taken from the throne by his 25 year old sister because he was 10 years old. Peter was also excluded from public affairs and lived with his mother, who often feared for Peter's safety. this left an unbreakable impression on Peter, and is why he has a negative attitude toward the streltsy. -
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Peter the Great fails at capturing land for the first time, but tries again
Peter tries to capture the land of Azov in 1695, and fails. This does not make Peter the Great waver. Peter builds a fleet and captures Azov in 1696. After Peter had captured Azov, he began building a large naval force. -
Peter goes ingognito to Europe to examine the international situation and gather information
Peter spent four months in Europe studying shipbuilding, and working as a carpenter. -
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Peter fights for the country he rules in the Northern war
The war lasted 21 years, and Peter the Great could often be seen at the battlefield, fighting with his troops. While Peter did fight in the war himself, he also came up with battle strategies and plans, helping Russia win. -
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The peasants revolt!
since the peasants were having the hardest times during the wars, and being intensively exploited by Peter for his great work for the modernization of Russia, the peasants started a number of revolts. The revolts were promptly (and harshly) put down. -
The turks declare war on Russia
Peter and his men gets surrounded by Turkish forces while him and his men are marching into Moldavia. Peter was very lucky to get off with losing only Azov. -
Peter invades persia
After catching wind that the Turks were going to invade Persia, Peter does it before the Turks can. After a year-long fight, Peter secures the western and southern shores of the Caspian in exchange for military aid to Persia.
