Peter the Great (Russian: Пётр Вели́кий, tr. Pyotr Velikiy; 9 June 1672 – 8 February 1725) was the Tsar of Russia from 7 May 1682 until his death in 1725, and one of the most influential rulers in Russian history. He is credited with leading Russia through a major transformation, known as the Great Embassy, which brought significant Western European cultural and technological influences to the country. Peter's reign was marked by numerous reforms, including the establishment of the Russian Empire in 1721, with himself as its first Emperor. His policies aimed at modernizing Russia's government, military, and economy, and he is often regarded as one of the most significant figures in the history of Russia. In Hebrew, he is known as פטר הגדול (Petr HaGadol), and in other languages, he is referred to as Pierre le Grand in French, Pedro el Grande in Spanish, and Peter der Große in German.
Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725
Peter I, better known as Peter the Great, was the Tsar of all Russia from 1682 and the first Emperor of Russia from 1721 until his death in 1725. He reigned jointly with his half-brother Ivan V until 1696. Peter, as an autocrat, organized a well ordered police state.