This overview of Russian women's history follows a broadly chronological sequence. Each section opens by focusing on women who were part of the ruling elite in each era, whether as rulers, consorts, or forces behind the scenes, giving an insight into their power and influence. Among well-known figures are Catherine the Great and Sofia, half-sister of Peter the Great, who was imprisoned in a convent after her failed coup. The book also relates the lives of less familiar women like the wealthy 16t...
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