Who founded the Russian Empire?
Q: Who founded the Russian Empire?
A: Peter I of Russia founded the Russian Empire in 1721.
Q: What was it known as before it became the Russian Empire?
A: Before it became the Russian Empire, it was known as the Duchy of Moscow.
Q: When did the Russian Empire end?
A: The Russian Empire ended in March 1917 after the Russian Revolution when it was declared a republic.
Q: What type of government did the empire have?
A: The Russian Empire had an absolute monarchy ruled by Tsars from the House of Romanov who believed they had divine right over their people.
Q: How large was its area in 1914?
A: In 1914, its area was about 21,799,825 km².
Q: How many people lived there in 1897?
A: In 1897, its population was 128,200,000 people.
Q: What language and church were official in this country?
A: The official language of this country was the Russian language and its official church was the Russian Orthodox Church.
