1690 / Boyars Robes Cut

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1690 / Boyars Robes Cut

Peter the Greats policy of Westernisation includes a decree that courtiers and officials wear Western clothes. Thus the long robes of the Boyars are shortened. Date: 1698

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1690 1698 Boyars Courtiers Decree Greats Includes Officials Peter Policy Robes Shortened Wear Westernisation

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This striking image captures the moment of transformation in the Russian court during the late 17th century, as Peter the Great's policy of Westernisation led to a decree mandating that courtiers and officials wear Western-style clothing. The year is 1698, and the once-grand long robes of the Boyars, the highest-ranking members of the Russian nobility, have been dramatically shortened. Peter the Great, who ruled Russia from 1682 to 1725, sought to modernise and Europeanise Russia, both culturally and economically. Westernisation was a key aspect of this vision, and the adoption of Western clothing was a powerful symbol of Russia's new place in Europe. The long, flowing robes of the Boyars, which had been a symbol of Russian power and tradition for centuries, were seen as outdated and an obstacle to Russia's modernisation. Peter the Great believed that Western-style clothing would help to modernise Russia's image and bring the country closer to Europe. The image shows the Boyars, dressed in their shortened robes, standing before Peter the Great. Their expressions suggest a mixture of resignation and defiance, as they adapt to the new fashion decreed by their ruler. The scene is a powerful reminder of the far-reaching impact of Peter the Great's policies and the enduring legacy of his efforts to modernise Russia.

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