Both in antiquity, and now there are geniuses that significantly transform the world that we know. They make discoveries, create something. So our Motherland has created many great and outstanding personalities who left their names not only in Russian, but also in world history. Examples can be found in any field. Pushkin, Lermontov, Tolstoy, etc. in the literature. Kruzenshtern, Laptin and others in science. Pies in medicine. Among the Russian geniuses there are those who distinguished themselves in politics, and, according to the majority, Peter I was just such a person, although it is definitely impossible to assess the significance of the Petrine reforms.
The importance of Peter's reforms in society
Let us try to evaluate the significance of Peter's transformations in various fields.
The two main transformations of Peter in this area were: The Table of Ranks (division of nobles into different classes, approved in 1722) and the census.
In connection with these transformations, the people finally estranged themselves from the nobility and a tangible barrier arose between them, which led to the active prosperity of bureaucracy. In addition, Peter was able to instill European nobles in Russian nobles and change their lifestyle.
The importance of Peter's reforms in the field of economics
During his reign, the emperor introduced a poll tax, allowed peasants to be attached to factories and complicated the way for peasants to earn money (now they could go fishing only with the written permission of the master). In addition, he completed the formation of the nobility.
Thus, Peter, opening the way to Europe and learning the local politics there, significantly raised the country's economic level. So Russia began to compete with many European countries. He significantly increased the importance of landowners, boyars and merchants, thereby securing their support.
The significance of the Petrine reforms for the people
On the one hand, the emperor worsened the situation of peasants and ordinary people, elevating merchants, etc. On the other hand, he opened schools, enabling ordinary people to get an education and break out into people. That is why it is so difficult to appreciate the significance of Peter's transformations - because of their ambiguity. In addition, he brought to Russia part of the culture of Europe, dressing, rules of conduct, entertainment and much more.
The significance of Peter's reforms for the state
In general, the Petrine reforms brought more good than bad, although many experts and professors disagree. There are supporters of the country's original development, but there are people who insist on Peter's decisions, as the only correct ones.
The great emperor significantly raised the authority of Russia in the eyes of Europe and made it reckon with our country. He established trade relations with Western countries and adopted many of their traditions, which made Russia more cultural and morally developed.
Peter I founded the cultural capital of our country - St. Petersburg. Significantly expanded the territory of Russia and took control of Russia part of the Gulf of Finland.
Separately, it is necessary to mention the military power of the Russian Empire. The emperor introduced general military service and greatly improved the condition of the Russian troops. The navy under his control has become one of the strongest in the world. Thus, he clearly showed Europe the power of Russia and its defenses.
And also, in some way, he elevated the merchants and the boyars, giving them some privileges and singling them out as a separate estate. Nevertheless, he completely formed the Russian absolute monarchy, gathering in his hands full power. And the church under his influence became just a tool in the hands of the state to exercise power over the believing people.
As already mentioned, it is difficult to assess the significance of the Petrine reforms, but what can be said with accuracy is that Peter I was not just called the Great Emperor, he really was an outstanding personality.