Elizabeth of Russia.2C ruled 1741-1762 History of Russia (1721–96)

as last surviving child of peter i, elizabeth’s reign had legitimacy , people of empire greeted ascension end of german dominated rule. was, perhaps, more interested in politics of predecessors. however, lacked of father’s force , drive in political sphere. impatient , unpredictable, unwilling rely heavily on 1 adviser. however, administration continued of peter i’s legacy. restored senate’s powers, abolished domestic custom barriers , founded university of moscow in 1755. during reign, ordered building of of famous structures, including winter palace, although not completed until catherine great. however, elizabeth remained intent on keeping nobility satisfied. during elizabeth’s reign, nobility’s control on daily life of serfs increased: landlord controlled serfs marry. indeed, senate passed legislature allowed nobles exile serfs siberia. despite worsening life serfs, majority of population still saw elizabeth benevolent ruler, when compared german brutes dominated court during anna ivanonva , ivan vi’s sovereignties. elizabeth remained interested in diplomacy , russia’s foreign affairs. under rule, russia took part in 7 years war 1755 1762. russia entered war ally of austria , france against prussia. campaign advanced ended result of mounting financial difficulties , elizabeth’s death in 1762. nephew , successor, peter iii (grandson of peter i), took russia out of war.