The Early Years Peter was only ten years old when he ascended to the throne. He played only a ceremonial role along with Ivan. The real regent to take the throne was Ivan's sister, Sophia . Sophia was a very intelligent woman. She did not spend her days sewing gold thread around crosses the way her mother had, but dabbled in politics during her uncle's short reign . She began very slowly at first but then became …
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…not have even known this revolution was occurring. Peter was a very energetic, intelligent, and strong leader. He made Russia a military superpower. He was a super man, but he made the one mistake that several Russian Czars made--he did not name an heir to the throne. Peter the Great died in 1725, which led to a.Peter's reforms were well accepted though and they survived the test of time--the Petrine period had been successfully established.