1682 - Peter the Great
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Peter made it a priority to Westernize Russia by connecting it with the rulers of the West. With this he hoped to bring Russia up to speed with the modern times, and he was somewhat successful. He also led military aggressions towards the Turks to secure a few warm water ports so that shipping could continue year round, instead of only the summer when the northern ports were open.

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