The Tsars: Expansion of the Russian Empire | Russia’s Wars Ep.1 | Documentary

Russia is characterized by powerful personalities and significant conflicts. Power struggles and legendary battles have been part of Russian history, such as the wars of the tsars. The early wars of the tsars, Peter the Great with his first great victories, Catherine the Great and her expansionist policies as well as the devastating consequences of Napoleon’s campaign against Russia are the central themes of this documentary. Brutal tactics, political intrigues and tireless endeavors made Russia a great power. The revolution that ended the Tsarist Empire and paved the way for the Soviet Union is another focal point of Russian history. Documentary: Russia’s Wars: Tsarist Russia | Ep. 1 #russia #history #tsar #russiahistory ---- Chapters: 0:00 - 2:07 The Rise of the Czars 2:07 - 6:01 Peter the Great 6:01 - 10:50 The Great Northern War 10:50 - 14:56 Catherine the Great 14:56 - 19:27 The Russo-Turkish Wars 19:27 - 24:51 The Napoleonic Wars 24:51 - 34:50 Th