I came to Russia knowing absolutely nothing.

Я приехала в Россию решительно ничего не зная.

Catherine II of Russia

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Catherine II of Russia

Empress of Russia (r. 1762-1796). A German princess turned Russian autocrat by coup. She expanded to Crimea and Poland, founded the Hermitage, wrote to Voltaire - and Russian serfdom reached its harshest extent.

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Catherine II of Russia's Other Quotes

I shall be an autocrat - that is my trade; and the good Lord shall forgive me - that is His.

Power without the people's trust is nothing.

Instruction (Nakaz) of Empress Catherine II.

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