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Painting by Georg-Christoph Grooth of Empress Elizabeth of Russia seated in an ornate gown with lace, a blue sash, and a crown resting on a red cushion beside her.

Map showing the territorial expansion of Russia from 1300 to 1796, with regions color-coded by the ruler or period of acquisition. The map highlights the principality of Moscow around 1300, its growth by 1462, and subsequent expansions under rulers such as Ivan III, Ivan IV, Peter the Great, and Catherine the Great, extending Russian territory across Eastern Europe and into Siberia. Major rivers, neighboring countries, and cities are labeled for geographic context.

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empress of Russia

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Painting by Georg-Christoph Grooth of Empress Elizabeth of Russia seated in an ornate gown with lace, a blue sash, and a crown resting on a red cushion beside her.

Empress Elizabeth of Russia

Portrait by Georg Christoph Grooth.

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Map showing the territorial expansion of Russia from 1300 to 1796, with regions color-coded by the ruler or period of acquisition. The map highlights the principality of Moscow around 1300, its growth by 1462, and subsequent expansions under rulers such as Ivan III, Ivan IV, Peter the Great, and Catherine the Great, extending Russian territory across Eastern Europe and into Siberia. Major rivers, neighboring countries, and cities are labeled for geographic context.

Expansion of Russia, 1300–1796

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