The Great Emperor Peter was a Russian Tsar who ruled from 1682 to 1725. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest rulers in Russian history and is credited with modernizing the country and expanding its borders. He also established the Russian Empire, which lasted until 1917. Peter was known for his military campaigns and reforms, which included the introduction of a new legal code and the establishment of a standing army. He is remembered for his efforts to westernize Russia and for his patronage of the arts.