Catherine II is a highly respected female leader. She is the only female emperor in Russian history. She was born in a noble family in Prussia, Germany, with a wide range of hobbies and profound knowledge. In addition to her keen interest in literature, art and jewelry collection, she is also keen on research in the fields of science and physics, and is a talented generalist.
However, her fate was reversed by political marriage. She was forced to marry the grandson of Peter the Great, which led to a very painful period in her life. She faces language barriers and loneliness in a foreign country. To make matters worse, her husband has no opinion of her.
Although she has gone through such a difficult period, she still insists on learning Russian, changes her beliefs and tries to adapt to the environment. At the same time, she insisted on reading and writing to understand Russian history and customs. She also learned to ride a horse, hunt and dance, and tried to win the support of the court. In the end, she successfully overthrew her husband's rule and became the eighth emperor of the Russian Empire.
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Catherine Palace is located in Pushkin, 30 kilometers south of St. Petersburg. 1990 is included in the United Nations World Heritage List. It was originally built by Peter I for Queen yekaterina Aleksev (that is, Catherine I), formerly known as Sally Manor. After Elizabeth I overthrew Ivan VI, she authorized the architect to expand the manor.
In the continuous large-scale projects, palaces have been built, gardens have been expanded, and the first buildings in the gardens have been built. The reconstructed palace is 306 meters long, exceeding all the buildings in Russian Baroque period. In the era of yekaterina, it became an important place for the court to hold grand ceremonies and meet foreign envoys, and even once became the political center of Russia.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Yekaterina II Alekseyevna