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In this lesson, students will comprehend the influence of Enlightenment ideas on Catherine II’s rule, exploring how thinkers such as Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Diderot shaped her views on governance, law, and society.
Students will then analyse how this intellectual period impacted Russia during her reign, particularly through Catherine’s legal reforms (e.g., the Nakaz), attempts to modernise administration, and her support for education and the arts. The lesson will also examine the limitations of Enlightenment influence, particularly in the context of serfdom and autocracy.
Finally, students will evaluate the impact of Catherinian reforms, assessing their significance in strengthening central authority, promoting cultural development, and shaping Russia’s position in Europe—while also addressing their contradictions and practical limitations.
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
- Comprehend the influence of the Enlightenment on Catherine II’s rule;
- Analyse how the intellectual period impacted Russia during Catherine II’s reign; and
- Evaluate the impact of Catherinian reforms.
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