Academy of Sciences
The Academy of Sciences is established, Saint Petersburg
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1726 in Russia
Explore 16 historical events and records for Russia in 1726.
Historical records for Russia in 1726
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Academy Publishing Plans Advance
Scholars at the new Academy developed plans for communicating research in print.
Academy Research Programmes Develop
The Saint Petersburg Academy continued establishing its scientific and scholarly activities.
Austria Alliance Concluded
Russia concluded an alliance with Austria that became a lasting feature of eighteenth century diplomacy.
Council Reviews Domestic Administration
Catherine's newly established council examined internal matters requiring sovereign decisions.
Council Takes Foreign Policy Role
The Supreme Privy Council exercised substantial influence over Russia's external relations.
Courtiers Compete for Influence
Senior political figures manoeuvred for influence within the Supreme Privy Council.
Danish Relations Remain Sensitive
Russia's Baltic interests shaped diplomatic dealings with Denmark and neighbouring powers.
Government Colleges Report to Council
Administrative colleges became increasingly accountable to the Supreme Privy Council.
Habsburg Diplomatic Alignment Strengthened
The alliance reinforced cooperation between the Russian court and Emperor Charles VI.
Holstein Question Influences Diplomacy
Dynastic claims involving Holstein remained an issue for Catherine's government.
Imperial State Expenditure Scrutinised
Catherine's advisers considered the costs of maintaining the empire's administrative and military establishments.
Russian European Position Reassessed
Catherine's ministers considered Russia's place in the shifting European alliance system.
Senate Authority Reduced
The creation of the Supreme Privy Council diminished the Senate's position within central government.
Supreme Privy Council
Founds the Supreme Privy Council
Supreme Privy Council Created
Catherine established the Supreme Privy Council as an important advisory body for state affairs.
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