“Understanding Russia: A Cultural History” S:1 E:4 Peter the Great and a European Empire

S:1 E:4 Peter the Great and a European Empire What makes the Russian ruler Peter deserving of the title “great”? The answer lies in looking at how he transformed a minor power on the periphery of Europe into a formidable empire, how he embraced Western culture, and how he spearheaded transformations (including calendar reforms) to create a new European capital.