REFORMS OF PETER I AS A VARIANT OF ADAPTIVE MODERNIZATION

The article considers the reforms of Peter I from standpoint historical sociology and institutional economic theory with aim to identify features Peter's modernization its role in forming Russia’s path dependence, this purpose is realized by comparing it Stalin's modernization. study rests on division into two types:adaptation westernization models. This constitutes methodological basis allows further use comparative analysis reviewing Peter’s Stalin’s are viewed as adaptive modernization: 17th century formal institutions Muscovy were replaced imported (Western) ones, but at same time basic components political system culture preserved.The resulted a fully state-driven society developed economy. Totalitarianism Russia first took shape early 18th century. It combined archaic newly introduced ones. latter strengthened autocratic rule, power-property an foundation Russia. At time, cultural everyday was built reforms. subsequently became indepth form release nobility compulsory service. A showed that they have both common differences. Total nationalization life, focus militarization, despotism unite them. However, while transformed society, one revived place westernized 20th