The following list describes external resources about Peter the Great. It includes websites of Russian museums, archives and libraries as well as links to other relevant online content, such as videos and articles.
A major research center and archive for Russian history. The institute has a collection of Peter the Great's papers. They are stored in collection 277, item (delo) 46. Website in Russian and English.
The archive preserves Russian historical documents dating from the eleventh to the twentieth centuries, with a focus on government documents. Fond 9 in the archives contains the papers of Peter the Great's Cabinet office. In Russian.
A 1980 historical film that focuses on Peter's younger years and the formation of his character. Directed by Sergei Gerasimov. Based on the historical novel by Aleksei Tolstoi. Continued by the film "V nachale slavnykh del." Available for free on the Russian streaming platform, Ivi. In Russian.
A continuation of the 1980 film "IUnost' Petra," released the same year. Focuses on the creation of the Russian navy and Peter the Great's capture of the city of Azov. Based on the historical novel by Aleksei Tolstoi. Available for free on the Russian streaming platform, Ivi. In Russian.
A 1981-1982 mini-series based on the novel of the same name by IUrii German. The film follows three characters during the early years of Peter the Great's major social and political reforms (1700-1702). The actor who plays Peter the Great, Dmitrii Zolotukhin, also played the emperor in "IUnost' Petra" and "V nachale slavnykh del." Available for free on the Russian streaming platform, Ivi. In Russian.
A 2011 mini-series based on the novel, "Vecher s Petrom Velikim" by Daniil Granin. The series focuses on the last two years of the emperor's life. Available for free on the Russian streaming platform, Ivi. In Russian.
The Manuscript Section (Otdel rukopisei) of the library has a collection of documents related to Peter the Great. They are stored in fond 409. Website in Russian and English.
A world-renowned museum of anthropology and ethnography located in St. Petersburg. Kunstkamera (meaning "art chamber" in German) was established in 1714 by Peter the Great as the first public museum in Russia. It was largely based on the personal collection of curiosities the emperor collected while traveling in Europe. Website in English and Russian.
A "fact check" addressing the truth behind 16 popular legends about Peter the Great. Written by the historian Igor Fediukin. The article is part of the website "Arzamas," an "online university" which brings together leading Russian scholars and experts in the fields of art, history, culture and literature. In Russian.
Khronos is a project created in 2000 by the historian, Mikhail Bezugol'nik. Its aim is to create an online encyclopedia of major historical events and figures. This is the site's entry on Peter the Great, which includes a bibliography of other relevant sources available online. In Russian.
A recorded lecture by one of the leading contemporary historians of Peter the Great, Evgenii Anisimov. The lecture focuses on Peter the Great's cultural reforms. The lecture is part of the website "Arzamas," an "online university" which brings together leading Russian scholars and experts in the fields of art, history, culture and literature. In Russian.
An overview of Peter the Great's life and major accomplishments. Written by the historian Aleksandr Kamenskii. The article is part of the website "Arzamas," an "online university" which brings together leading Russian scholars and experts in the fields of art, history, culture and literature. In Russian.
