Russian Expansion and Rebellion
Russia's vast expansion raises concerns among neighboring countries, particularly as it encroaches further into Poland and Siberia. Amidst Catherine's reign, the Cossack rebellion led by Pugachev emerges, fueled by grievances against state encroachment on traditional autonomy. While Catherine attempts to embody the ideals of an enlightened monarch, her reign reveals the complexities and contradictions of absolute power, especially in the wake of the French Revolution.In this clip
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