The Epoch and Personality of Peter the Great in Nikolay Charykov’s Research

The article reviews the academic contribution of Russian historian and diplomat Nikolay Charykov (1855-1930) to our understanding reforms by Peter Great. In his research, argues that did not result in a radical break with previous Russia's historical path. He stresses cultivation scientific knowledge labor skills necessary for modernization started Russia long before Great because was part European system even For example, author points Ivan III's marriage Zoe Palaiologina (Sophia Palaiologina); employment captive Livonians IV; sending youth study at Western universities; Boris Godunov's plans form league Christian sovereigns. focuses studies on reign Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, pointing increase involvement Westerners various spheres life Russia. Moreover, shows personality future Emperor formed under influence increasing interaction countries. concludes development led Peter's reforms. saw struggle between Sophia as an interpersonal power, which no way violated primary trend development. became logical natural consequence processes. merit he successfully continued previously transformations adding them character thinking, birth Empire.