Catherine the Great moved to a foreign land as a teenager and became one of the most important leaders in history. Known for her long and prosperous reign over the Russian Empire, the empress transformed the nation's culture while expanding its borders. She also heavily influenced by the Enlightenment and championed education, all while holding the balance of power. However, her reign also came with its challenges and myths that live on to this day.
So, who was the Russian empress, truly? Click on to discover more about the 18th century’s most powerful woman.