Russia

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Peter I
Пётр Вели́кий
(1672 - 1725)

Peter I also known as "Peter the Great" or
Peter Alexeyevich who ruled the Russia Empire
 from 1682 until his death in 1725.
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Through a number of successful wars, he expanded 
the Tsardom into a much larger empire than 
became a majorE uropean power.  He also 
known for developing the city of
Saint Petersburg, which remained the 
capital of Russia until 1917.

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