What Motivated Russian Empire Building
Russian Empire building came from big ideas and real needs. Leaders believed in the “Third Rome” idea. They saw Russia as the guard of Orthodox Christianity. This gave them a holy mission to grow. Peter the Great wanted trade paths through the Baltic Sea. Rich resources like coal and iron helped the economy boom. Strong armies took over new lands for safety. Tough lands like Siberian plains also forced them to expand. These reasons mixed to build a huge empire. Stay with me for more cool facts!