CATALINA LA GRANDE, LA GRAN MANIPULADORA DEL TRONO RUSO

Catherine the Great didn't just rule an empire: she reinvented it. In this documentary, you'll discover how a young foreign princess became Russia's most influential tsarina, navigating intrigue, war, passion, and decisions that would change the course of history. Join me as we explore her rise to power, her boldest reforms, her military conquests, her political and personal relationships, and the legacy that made her a legendary figure. A true story filled with intelligence, ambition, and absolute power. 📌 Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoy epic biographies and the great figures who shaped the world. 00:00 - Introduction: Princess Sophia of Anhalt-Zerbst 01:03 - Education and Independent Spirit 02:06 - A Modest Family with Powerful Connections 03:00 - The Dilemma of Succession in Russia: Empress Elizabeth 03:48 - Sophia's Selection as Imperial Bride 04:55 - Arrival in Russia and Miraculous Survival 06:02 - Maternal Intrigues and Elizabeth's Diplomacy 07:03 - The First Encounter with Grand Duke Peter: Disappointment 07:57 - The Transformation: "More Russian than the Russians Themselves" 08:31 - Orthodox Baptism and the Birth of Catherine Alexeyevna 09:24 - A Silver Brocade Wedding and a Failed Wedding Night 11:10 - Refuge in Books and Enlightened Minds 12:16 - Rumors of Impotence and the First Lover: Sergei Saltykov 12:51 - Peter's medical problem and the beginning of his married life 13:28 - The birth of Paul: Legitimate heir or Saltykov's? 14:44 - New Loves: Stanisław Poniatowski and Peter's Favorite 16:11 - Military Tensions and Peter's Contempt for Russia 17:32 - The Birth and Loss of Little Anna 19:07 - The Key Support of the Orlov Brothers 20:36 - Death of Empress Elizabeth and the Rise of Peter III 21:34 - The Complete Breakdown of the Marriage and New Alliances 22:08 - Orlov's Secret Pregnancy: Alexei Bobrinsky 22:51 - The Coup d'État: The End of Peter III's Brief Reign 24:12 - The Mysterious End of Peter III and the Autopsy 25:37 - Catherine II: Empress Reigning by "the Will of the Subjects" 26:16 - Coronation in Moscow and the Double Seizure of Power 27:31 - Economic Reality and Administrative Reforms 29:06 - Territorial Expansion: Crimea and the Black Sea 29:50 - Growth of the army, the fleet, and the agrarian economy 30:51 - The Russo-Turkic Wars and the status of a superpower 31:38 - Independence and absolute power: A secret marriage to Potemkin? 34:14 - Truth and myths about her private life 34:53 - Relationship with Paul I and generosity towards her favorites 36:11 - Pioneer of science: Smallpox vaccination 36:54 - The immense cultural legacy: The Hermitage and the arts 38:06 - The final collapse at the Winter Palace 39:19 - Conclusion: The echo of "The Great" in history #CatherineTheGreat #RussianHistory #Documentary #Biographies #RussianEmpire #Tsars #WorldHistory The content of this channel is exclusively cultural. Behind each video, many hours are invested. One way to show your appreciation for the content here is by becoming a member of this channel. By doing so, you'll also be helping to make its continuation a reality. Become a member of "The Myth of Lydia" here:    / @elmitodelydia   If you prefer, you can buy me a coffee in the "Super Thanks" section at the bottom of each video. Remember that you can also find me on the following social media platforms: Facebook:   / elmitodelydia   Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TikTok:   / elmitodelydia   Twitter:   / mito_lydia