The Russian Federation, also known as Russia, is one of the largest countries in the world in terms of territorial area and also has a long history and cultural heritage. Since ancient times, Russia has been an important player in the global political arena, and its deep history, diverse cultural characteristics, and strong military power have made it play an important role in global affairs that cannot be ignored.
The history of Russia is full of the glory of great people, Nevsky, Stolypin, Stalin, Pushkin, Peter the Great, etc. are all great men in the hearts of Russians.
However, the results of the survey show that Lenin is only in 6th place, and Stalin is only in 3rd place, so what are the merits of other great men?Let's explore the great figures of Russian history and their achievements.
Alexander Nevsky, with his exceptional leadership and military prowess, successfully resisted the aggression of the Mongol Empire and rose to the occasion in the midst of a national crisis, becoming a great monarch in the history of Russia.
He not only achieved major military victories, but also politically contributed to the development and prosperity of the country, and was revered as a national hero of Russia. Therefore, all those who are revered as Alexander must be a figure of great leadership and historical influence, and Nevsky is such an exemplar.
During the reign of Alexander Nevsky, several autonomous territories of Russia coexisted, and he took effective measures to strengthen his authority and promote the unity and stability of the country.
In the field of religion and culture, he also had a profound influence, devoted himself to the promotion of Orthodoxy in Russia, and actively promoted the construction of cities and churches. In order to strengthen national cohesion, he supported the development of academic, cultural and artistic careers, laying the foundations for the flourishing of Russian culture.
Alexander Nevsky is revered as a national hero of Russia, without whom there would be no Russian nation today.
His influence on Russian history was so profound and so important that even the rulers who followed him could not erase it. The Russian people regarded him as a great leader and guardian, full of admiration and respect for his merits and contributions, and he deservedly became the number one in Russia.
In addition to figures like the Great Sovereign, the Russian people also have great respect for the innovators who pushed the country to reform. Stolypin was one of them, and his status was on a par with that of the Chinese Shang Dynasty.
He served as Prime Minister of Tsar Nicholas II and was one of the supporters of the last Emperor of Russia, Nicholas II, whose reform policies had a profound impact on Russia's modernization and economic development.
Under his leadership, Russia implemented a series of reforms, including agriculture, education, justice, and electoral systems, which promoted the country's progress and development.
He is interested in bridging the gap between urban and rural areas, improving agricultural productivity, increasing educational opportunities, and modernizing Russia through reforms. At the same time, he also hopes to strengthen the centralization and stability of the government by reducing bureaucracy and limiting the power of parliament.
Specifically, Stolypin aims to improve agricultural productivity and the living standards of farmers by reforming the countryside, such as promoting the privatization of land, stimulating farmers' motivation to work independently, while weakening the system of land communalization, and also improving the economic situation of farmers through measures such as providing low-interest loans and building rural banks.
Education is the key to modernizing a country, and Stolypin understands this. He put education first, improving the standard of education in Russia through universal education policies and encouraging private capitalists to run schools, and also worked to reform university education to bring it into line with international standards.
In the area of justice, Stolypin also proposed reforms to improve judicial fairness and efficiency, establishing an independent system of judges, strengthening control over local judicial institutions, reforming criminal procedures, and improving the quality of evidence collection and trial procedures.
Stolypin's comprehensive reforms, which unleashed Russia's productive forces and enterprising spirit, really started the process of industrialization and modernization of the country.
While reforms often need to touch the interests of others, Stolypin's policies have been controversial. His changes did not fundamentally address the problems of poverty, inequality, and political freedom that Russian society faced.
In the agrarian reform, the forced expropriation of peasants' land and the lending of money triggered a series of peasant revolts and violent incidents. In order to solve these problems, he resorted to tough political means, even involving some innocent people.
In general, Stolypin's policies had a significant impact on the modernization and economic development of Russia, and it is not a lie that he is called the father of modernization.
Therefore, in the hearts of the Russian people, he is in second place.
Stalin, a name we are familiar with. It was he who created China's unique planned economic system. His greatness is reflected in the series of industrialization and modernization policies he pursued, the implementation of which not only greatly promoted the rapid economic development of the Soviet Union, but also transformed the Soviet Union from a backward agricultural country into one of the most powerful industrial countries in the world.
He was a remarkable field marshal who led the Soviet Union to play a key role in World War II, successfully defeating Nazi Germany and defending the Soviet Union and Europe. Stalin was also well aware of the importance of education and culture, and his many cultural and educational policies placed the cultural and educational level of the Soviet people at a high level.
Although Stalin also had many shortcomings, his exploits as a key figure in the early construction of the Soviet Union were forever admired by the Russian people.
Pushkin was the founder of Russian literature, and his poems in Russian opened the door to modern Russian literature. His intellect and innovative spirit not only paved the way for later writers such as Leo Tolstoy, but also made an indelible contribution to the formation of the modern standard Russian language.
For this reason, he is honored as the "father of Russian literature".
Pushkin's influence on Russia is like a bright North Star, eternally illuminating the sky of Russian literature. He is Li Bai in the temple of Russian literature, and his name enjoys a high reputation, both among the people and among writers.
Gorky even revered him as a symbol of the origins of Russian culture. Pushkin's works are undoubtedly an important pillar of Russian literature and culture, and his influence is deeply rooted in the marrow of Russian culture.
In particular, his works carry the spirit of freedom, sincerity and individuality in Russian literature, and have had a profound inspiration for the literature and culture of later generations.
With the power of literature, Pushkin evoked the pride and cultural identity of the Russian nation and made an important contribution to the unity of the nation.
Pushkin's ideological revolution reshaped the political and social landscape of Russia. His poems and ideas, like passionate poems, flew into the homes of ordinary people, inspiring people to pursue freedom and equality, and rebel against feudalism and **ism.
Pushkin's ideas were endorsed by Lenin and played a key role in promoting the Russian Enlightenment and democratic movements. His love and steadfastness not only made the Russian people embrace their history and culture with enthusiasm, but this influence was also a warrior without a fight.
His works and ideas allowed him to live forever in the hearts of the people and become the fourth representative of Russia.
Through the portrait of Peter the Great that is still circulating today, we can feel his compelling heroism and mighty handsomeness. Indeed, this tsar would undoubtedly be eye-catching if he was in a sea of people, because he was tall enough to rival Yao Ming.
Peter the Great was not only an important monarch in Russian history, but his reforms and policies had a profound impact on Russia's modernization and rise.
Peter the Great accelerated the modernization of Russia with the reform of the army, the construction of ports, the construction of canals, and the advancement of domestic industrialization. He was not only personally involved in social, political, military and cultural reforms, but also contributed to the modernization of Russia.
In order to achieve the goal of catching up with and surpassing the developed countries of Europe, Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg and adopted a series of diplomatic tactics to enhance Russia's position and influence in international affairs.
By establishing diplomatic relations with the countries of Europe, Peter the Great expanded Russia's territory and influence, making it a formidable force to be reckoned with in international affairs.
Peter the Great made it his mission to educate and develop culture, and he established schools, libraries, and museums, which gave a strong impetus to the advancement of Russian culture and art. He went to Europe to study and introduced Western art and culture, which greatly improved the cultural level of Russia.
Peter the Great was an extremely strict and demanding man, who worked hard and frugally all his life in order to bring Russia up from backwardness. Therefore, he was strict with both the nobility and the poor, and squeezed almost everyone financially, and the money was used for the prosperity of the country and the construction of a new capital.
It is undeniable that he was a stern ruler in the hearts of the people of his time. The coercive reform measures led to social unrest, which led to social instability and discontent among the people.
His coercive reform of the army, promotion of industrialization, and construction of cities led to the loss of land and rights of a large number of people, triggering their resentment and resistance.
To ensure the smooth progress of the reforms, Peter the Great implemented a series of measures that imposed restrictions on political and religious freedom. He created an intelligence agency to monitor and suppress dissent, crack down on religious believers, and restrict religious and political freedoms.
Despite the rush on the path to Russia's modernization and rise, St. Petersburg today remains the most important Russian city after Moscow. The exploits of Peter the Great are second to none, he was named the fifth great man by the Russians, who recognized his greatness.
Although Lenin was not Chinese, his influence in China was very far-reaching, and he had countless fans both for his writings and for his films and image designs.
However, why is he only the sixth in the hearts of the Russians? Perhaps it is because the Soviet Union, the once red giant, has disappeared, which makes people feel infinite regret.
And as the founder of this regime, Lenin was evaluated differently. Needless to say, Lenin was one of the most influential statesmen in Russian history, and the socialist political system he created had a profound impact on Russia and the world.
Although the Soviet Union has gone, Lenin's wisdom lives on in Russia** and culture, and his ideas remain at the heart of the Russian Communist Party, influencing many left-wing political organizations and activities.
At the same time, Lenin's economic philosophy was also remarkable, as he advocated socialism through nationalization, a planned economy, and collectivization, while also recognizing the importance of the free market in the development of backward countries.
During the Soviet era, these policies promoted the process of industrialization and modernization to a certain extent, but also caused a series of economic problems. Lenin's death prevented his NEP from becoming the main form of development of socialism.
The Soviet Union then opted for a highly centralized planned economy, which was followed by economic reforms.
During the Soviet perestroika, Lenin's early attempts became a classic template for his successors. From this point of view, Lenin's influence may have been more spiritual, and the values he advocated such as equality, justice and human rights still have a profound influence in Russian society.
Countless people worship him for being able to establish the world's first proletarian regime in that era when royal power was rampant and tsars were rampant, and influenced a large number of backward countries in the world to rise up against imperialist colonial rule.
Russians are proud of Lenin, a symbol of the Russian nation and a hero of this great country. Although he only finished sixth, the ranking is well deserved.
In addition to the great statesmen and writers we mentioned, Russians also admired such outstanding scientists as Dostoevsky, Suvorov, Mendeleev and Ivan the Terrible, who also held a high place in the hearts of the Russians and became proud models for the Russian people.
Russia, a country with a long history and a vast land, has given birth to countless excellent works of literature, painting and architecture, whose influence is far-reaching and lasting, such as Pushkin, Tolstoy, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Lenin and other immortal soul figures, whose names and works are known and loved by people all over the world.
Russian art and culture, no matter where you are, resonate and love people. Undoubtedly, the Russian nation, like the Chinese nation, has a great historical and cultural heritage, and is unique among the nations of the world.