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World Service,29 Mar 1989,27 mins

The Drive To Empire - Part Two

Russia, The Drive To Empire

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Peter the Great was a larger-than-life pragmatist who made use of diplomacy. He set his sights on Europe and on breaking the Muscovite mould. He became the first Russian leader to visit Europe and to use charm as well as military means to expand Russia's ambitions. Presenter: John Eidinow

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