Petar Veliki

Peter the Great, Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, is known for his extensive reforms that modernized Russia and transformed it into a major European power. He focused on westernization, military reform, and the establishment of a strong navy, which included the recruitment of skilled foreign officers like Matija Zmajević. Peter's reign was marked by the Great Northern War, which aimed to secure Russian access to the Baltic Sea.