Catherine's major influences on her adopted country were in expanding Russia's borders and continuing the process of Westernisation begun by Peter the Great. During her reign she extended the ...

For the brilliant, ruthless, generous and visionary empress, art and culture were tools both to charm Europe, with the scope ...

Catherine is responsible for a huge expansion of the Russian Empire, including the acquisition of Crimea, and turning Russia into one of the great powers of Europe. Brought from Germany as a young ...

Victory in Civ 7 isn't solely about rapid territorial expansion ... 7’s new leadership system, Catherine the Great can lead different civilizations other than Russia. While it may be tempting ...