History of Catherine the Great in Timeline
Catherine II, or Catherine the Great, ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796, ascending to power after deposing her husband. Her reign, shaped by Enlightenment ideals, ushered in a golden age for Russia. She fostered cultural and scientific growth, established new cities and institutions, encouraged European immigration, and elevated Russia's standing to a major European power.
1917: Abolition of the Russian Monarchy
In 1917, the Russian monarchy was abolished, ending the Romanov dynasty's reign. The Great Imperial Crown, used in coronation ceremonies since 1762, ceased to be a symbol of imperial power.
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