What was the nation like after the civil war?

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As a result of enlightenment how did peoples thinking about their government change

Why did peter the great call his new capital city a “window on europe”? he wanted it to reflect european culture. he introduced the first european-style windows to russia. he wanted to build a city close to europe but far from the sea. he wanted his capital to be the opposite of all things european.