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World Service,04 Apr 1989,27 mins

The Drive to Empire - Part Three

Russia, The Drive To Empire

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The post-Napoleonic War years fuelled Alexander I's ambitions eastwards and in Europe. For 40 years Russia became a European power player. At the same time expanding its power south into Central Asia and east to the Pacific. Relations with Poland and Finland underwent a dramatic transformation. Presenter: John Eidinow

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