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Explore Catherine the Great’s revitalization of Russia. Famous for her many lovers, she was also a strong leader, who inspired loyalty and respect rather than fear and oppression – indeed she did not do things in a traditional manner. Catherine focused on the education of her people, establishing Saint Petersburg as a cultural centre of the country. Her achievements are all the more impressive, given she was not a native Russian.
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