How is Catherine the Great generally perceived among Russians?

Well, you see Russia has always been behind on many things compared to Europe. They were behind on language, civilization, culture, and most other things. Peter the Great and Catherine the Great were the only 2 leaders that tried to mimic European culture, traditions, and way of living. read more

The period of Catherine the Great's rule, the Catherinian Era, is often considered the Golden Age of the Russian Empire and the Russian nobility. The Manifesto on Freedom of the Nobility, issued during the short reign of Peter III and confirmed by Catherine, freed Russian nobles from compulsory military or state service. read more

Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, was an empress of Russia who ruled from 1762-1796, the longest reign of any female Russian leader. Known more for her affairs of the heart than for affairs of state, she nevertheless greatly expanded her country's empire. read more