The Old English Court: Trade links with Russia
Situated in northern Asia and Eastern Europe, the Russian state originated from the expansion of the principality of Muscovy. It played an increasing role in Europe from the time of tsar and emperor, Peter the Great (1672-1725), who established Russia as a major power. Legendary are the sumptuous life styles and grand palaces of the Romanov dynasty of tsars and emperors who ruled Russia from 1613 to 1917. In October 1917 the Tsarist regime came to an end with…
