Catherine II
UkrainepoliticianFemaleb. 17293.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great (1729-1796), was the Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death. She is credited with revitalizing Russia, expanding its territory, and fostering the age of the Russian Enlightenment. An astute diplomat and politician, Catherine formed alliances and encouraged the arts and education. Her reign saw significant territorial expansion, including parts of Poland and the Black Sea region, and she was known for her support of the Greek cause against Ottoman rule, which included backing figures like Lampros Katsonis.
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Catherine II was mentioned alongside other figures who have received the Order of the White Eagle.
У Польщі розповіли про подальшу долю відібраного у Зеленського орденаUkraine· 2026-06-22
Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, is the former Russian empress who still holds the Order of the White Eagle.
Орден Білого орла: чому його лишили Муссоліні, Катерині II та ШредеруUkraine· 2026-06-22
Catherine II was the Empress of Russia who played a significant role in the partitions of Poland.
Костюшко — 280 лет. Герой двух континентов, но не счастливый человек
Belarus· 2026-02-04
Catherine II abolished the hetmanate and integrated Ukraine into the Russian Empire.
Малоросійська колегія, Розумовський, Катерина Друга та Запорозька Січ – як угоди з Росією знищили ГетьманщинуUkraine· 2025-11-30
Catherine II is mentioned as a figure who may have been inspired by French Enlightenment philosophers.
Eesti talupojad – demokraatia toojad Vene tsaaririigi majandusellu
Estonia· 2025-07-25
Catherine II acquired paintings for the Hermitage that were on the ship Frau Maria.
история пяти затонувших судов — РБК
Russia· 2025-07-20
The British government sent a range of gifts to Russia: a Herschel telescope for Empress Catherine II.
The diplomacy of art: Bayeux tapestry loan shows cultural gifts still matter | Bayeux tapestry
United Kingdom· 2025-07-12
Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, significantly expanded Russia's territory.
525-ci qəzet - Lənətlənmişlərin özünün və nəsillərinin aqibəti
Azerbaijan· 2025-05-27
Catherine II was an empress who recognized the need for Russia to modernize and sought European influences.
Oriente Occidente di Rampini | «Mosca Caput Mundi» e i limiti storici della diplomazia vaticana in Russia
Italy· 2025-05-16
She influenced the election of Stanislaw August Poniatowski to the Polish throne.
Tragický koniec poľského kráľovstva - Historická revue
Slovakia· 2025-05-03
Catherine II is referred to as a pure-blooded German and a significant figure in the Russian Empire.
Коментари - Войната в Украйна
Bulgaria· 2025-04-29
Catherine II is mentioned as the founder of Odessa.
Патрушев угрожает забрать у Украины ОдессуBelarus· 2025-04-29
Catherine II issued a manifesto regarding the annexation of Crimea in 1783.
Какво е "примирие" и защо Путин злоупотребява с този терминBulgaria· 2025-04-19
Catherine II issued a manifesto regarding the annexation of Crimea in 1783.
Какво е "примирие" и защо Путин злоупотребява с този терминBulgaria· 2025-04-19
Catherine II was the Empress of Russia during the time the Potemkin Palace was built.
Росіяни пошкодили палацу Потьомкіна в ДніпріUkraine· 2025-03-27
Catherine II is highlighted as a Russian empress who traveled to the area.
На Могилевщине готовят экскурсионный тур «Царскими путями» по местам, которые посещали российские императорыBelarus· 2025-03-25
Catherine II is noted for her cultured and refined nature, corresponding with Enlightenment thinkers.
Guerra e valores ocidentais - Estadão
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-24
Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, supported Lampros Katsonis and granted him privateering licenses for his naval actions.
Λάμπρος Κατσώνης – Ο θρυλικός θαλασσομάχος
Greece· 2025-02-26
