One cannot discuss Peter I without mentioning the cultural "break." By ordering the shaving of beards and the adoption of Western dress, Peter sought to align Russia with the West. Education became a mandatory service for the nobility, and the founding of St. Petersburg served as a "window to Europe," physical proof of Russia's new direction.
(Reforms and transformations)
: GDZ usually gives you facts (dates, names, events). Your essay needs to explain the "why" and "how." Structure : gdz po istorii klasa
(Historical process)
This is a frequent topic in Russian history classes (Grade 7/8). One cannot discuss Peter I without mentioning the