Death of Peter I the Great
Death of Peter I the Great, his widow continues to reign as Catherine I
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1725 in Russia
Explore 13 historical events and records for Russia in 1725.
Historical records for Russia in 1725
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Baltic Maritime Interests Protected
Catherine's government continued defending Russia's newly acquired Baltic position.
Catherine Takes Imperial Throne
Catherine became reigning Empress of Russia after Peter the Great's death.
Foreign Scholars Join Academy
The new Academy recruited scholars from abroad to support mathematical and scientific research.
Imperial Government Faces Fiscal Pressure
The administration inherited financial burdens arising from Peter's extensive wars and reforms.
Menshikov Backs New Empress
Alexander Menshikov supported Catherine's accession and became a dominant political adviser.
Menshikov Influence Expands
Menshikov's proximity to the empress increased his influence over appointments and policy.
Peter Reforms Continue
Catherine's administration generally maintained important institutions created under Peter the Great.
Peter the Great Dies
Peter's death left the Russian throne without an explicitly designated successor.
RAS
Founds the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Academy Opens
The Academy of Sciences in Saint Petersburg commenced work during Catherine's reign under an earlier decree from Peter.
Senate Recognises Her Authority
The governing elite accepted Catherine's authority after the succession was settled in her favour.
Succession Claim Supported by Guards
Guards regiments supported Catherine during the succession struggle following Peter's death.
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