ITS 142L Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Michael I Of Russia, Russian Enlightenment, Vikings
23 Mar 2017
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Changed names several times ex: petrograd, leningrad. Location: one of the most northwestern cities, wanted empire to be closer to. Huge number of foreign influences throughout the city such as businesses, bankers, consulates, etc . Became exposed to vikings raids during the 9th century. Russians: mixture of the early invading vikings and the slavic masses. 1237: mongols conquered russia and stayed there for more than 2 centuries. They could rapidly evolve in the steppe area. Wanted the empire also to be closer to the sea so he could reach distant countries more easily. Had modest st. petersburg residence, but his country residence was modeled after versailles, his new palace was extravagant. Expanded the territory and made russia a major european power. Stopped paying a tribute to the mongols; had 3 seats in russia. Started a rule of terror by massacring people; destroyed novograd. Conquered the khanates and expanded the russian territory. Very intelligent but prone to outbreaks of mental instability.
