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Peter the Great is one of the most important figures in Russian History. He was a larger than life figure, and he became a legend in his own lifetime. More than any other person, this Tsar changed the direction of Russian history, and many believe that he transformed the country and opened it up to the west. This article will discuss the background of Peter and to understand the Russia of his youth. It then discusses the main historical events of his reign and then outlines the main reforms introduced by the Tsar. The work will identify the areas of Russian life that changed forever and how Peter changed his vast domains, but it will argue that he did not really open-up Russia to the West despite his reforms.