Question

Briefly describe the differences between the way that Peter the Great and Catherine the Great ruled Russia.

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enlightened_absolutism

Answer 2

Yekaterina Alexeevna or Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, was the most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from 9 July 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67. Her reign was called Russia's golden age. She was born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg, and came to power following a coup d'état and the assassination of her husband, Peter III, at the end of the Seven Years' War. Russia was revitalized under her reign, growing larger and stronger than ever and becoming recognized as one of the great powers of Europe.

Answer 3

Also here.
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071202194349AAPdOIc
They explain it.

Answer 4

That is very descriptive, good King XD ^