Question

Several influential leaders arose in the Russian empire during the 17th and 18th centuries (1682-1725). During this period, Sophia Alekseyevna ruled greatly up until 1689, the joint reign of Ivan V and Peter I (the Great), and the three decades of the effective rule of Peter I. Peter aimed to modernize Russia, using the information that he’d learned while he was traveling in Western Europe. He also reorganized the Russian army and dreamed of making Russia a maritime power.
True or False?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is : TRUE  

Explanation:  

 This was a time of profound social and political crisis for Russia.The crisis in the social and state structure was accompanied by a dynastic crisis. Sophia Alekseyevna ruled as regent of Russia.

Sophia was eventually overthrown, with Peter I and Ivan V continuing to act as co-tsars, yet power was exercised mostly by Peter’s mother.

Peter implemented sweeping reforms aimed at modernizing Russia. Heavily influenced by his advisers from Western Europe, he reorganized the Russian army along modern lines and dreamed of making Russia a maritime power.