Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia: Biography, Facts and Career
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Sophia Alekseyevna (Russian: Со́фья Алексе́евна, IPA: [ˈsofʲjə ɐlʲɪˈksʲejɪvnə]; 27 September [O.S. 17 September] 1657 – 14 July [O.S. 3 July] 1704) was a Russian princess who ruled as regent of Russia from 1682 to 1689. She allied herself with a singularly capable courtier and politician, Prince Vasily Golitsyn, to install herself during the minority of her brother Ivan V and half-brother Peter I. She carried out her regency with a firm hand. The activity of this "bogatyr-tsarevna", as Sergey Solovyov called her, was all the more extraordinary, as upper-class Muscovite women were confined to the upper-floor terem, veiled and guarded in public, and invariably kept aloof from any open involvement in politics.
Quick facts about Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia
- Full name: Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia
- Born: 1657-09-27
- Nationality: Tsardom of Russia
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q233987
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Who is Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia?
Sophia Alekseyevna (Russian: Со́фья Алексе́евна, IPA: [ˈsofʲjə ɐlʲɪˈksʲejɪvnə]; 27 September [O.S.
What nationality is Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia?
Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia is Tsardom of Russia.
When was Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia born?
Sophia Alekseyevna of Russia was born on 1657-09-27.
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