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Catherine II's close associates, in addition to their personal relationships with the empress, acquired the status of true political figures. They initiated reforms, supported her political ideas, and also... acquired titles, lands, and money.

Did Catherine II's frequent changes of favorites stem from personal passion or deliberate state policy? Who was the real father of Paul I? What role did Catherine II's favorites play in government? What were the rules of her favoritism? Let's find out together!

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Timestamps:
00:00 The Interweaving of Power, Passions, and Secrets
01:44 Marriage to Peter Fyodorovich
08:09 The Appearance of Sergei Saltykov
10:11 Who is the Father of Paul I?
12:49 Stanislav Poniatowski
13:38 Daughter Anna
14:26 Grigory Orlov
15:36 Feud Between Spouses
22:33 Grigory Potemkin
28:14 Rules for Favorites
30:37 Platon Zubov
33:21 The Financial Costs of Favorites
35:22 The Impact of Favoritism on the State
37:17 The Results of Catherine's Reign

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