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During his reign, Peter the Great radically changed the international, social, and cultural landscape of the country. He remained active until the very end, even when doctors recommended it.

Where could any St. Petersburg resident meet Peter the Great? Was Peter an atheist, given the church reforms he instituted? Who was hanged for corruption, and then had his body and gallows transported from place to place for three years as a warning to officials? Was Peter happy in his personal life? How many professions did he have?

Watch and listen to Vladimir Medinsky's new story as part of the "Peter the Great's Times" series.

📚 A list of recommended readings on this topic is provided in the lecture description for "Series 18. Who Wrote Peter the Great's Last Will? Answers to Your Questions. Continued":
Серия 18. Кто написал завещание Петра Вели...

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Timecodes:
00:00 – Anniversary recording: about the final years of Peter I's life and the results of his reign
02:06 – Peter worked hard until his last day: expanding the empire, fighting beards, beautifying large cities
10:42 – The Neva, clad in granite, and St. Petersburg, beginning at the water's edge
17:24 – The First Kamchatka Expedition and Freedom of Religion
22:07 – The Fight Against Corruption: Gagarin, whose body remained undisturbed for three years after his death, and Shafirov in exile
27:32 – An Assembly, inspired by France and implemented in St. Petersburg: not just for fun, but also for business
31:03 – Expedition to Madagascar: Napoleonic plans
36:04 – A difficult and painful death Peter
38:18 – The Personal Life and Family Affairs of Peter I: His First Love, Wives, and Other Passions
48:18 – The Results of Peter's Reign: From a Country Stuck in the 17th Century to a Great Ship Heading Forward
55:14 – The Price of Reform
57:36 – Peter's Romantic Nature and His Passion for the Sea
58:44 – Peter in Modern Russia

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