History

Which woman ruled Russia longer than any tsar?

Catherine the Great (34 years)

Background

Catherine the Great was not actually Russian but came from Germany. Even so, she ruled Russia for 34 years, longer than almost any tsar. She came to power in 1762 after her husband Peter III was overthrown. Under her, Russia became a major European power.

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