Russia - Social Impacts

During Peter the Great's reign, he focused mainly on modernizing and westernizing Russia. The reforms and laws he implemented significantly had many different impacts on Russia. He recognized the Russian army along the European line and was determined to have Russia become a maritime power. He implemented many policies that were affiliated to certain policies and laws he observed during his travels to the west. He sought to obtain more maritime outlets, more effective ways of travel and trade, and increasing the employment rates. He introduced new taxes that were payable by everyone, from serfs to the nobility. He ultimately changed the entire appearance of Russia. He abstained the notion that European customs were in several respects superior to certain and specific Russian traditions. He also sought to end arranged marriages and other most unsuitable and barbaric traditions that remained stagnant within Russia after Peter the Great took rule. He was determined to help society and implement reforms and rule that could become conducive to the well being of Russia.