what exactly happened in ropsha, still unknown to the people, was it announced that emperor peter iiioidal colic? 2 years will decide by itself and the second problem officer mirovich will try to release john antonovich of this attempt the prisoner will die. in september 1762, just 2 months after the coup, the coronation of empress catherine ii took place in moscow. during the coronation in moscow, it was distributed to the people. in 1200 pounds of silver more than 19 tons, roasted bulls stood in the streets and beat fountains of rhine wine, a masquerade was held with thousands of songwriters, giant musicians, dwarfs. and the jesters' celebrations lasted 3 months, the main attraction was a large imperial crown of 4936 diamonds with a total weight at 2.858 carats noble spinel at 398 carats 72 indian pearls cost 2 million rubles. 8 billion for modern money. catherine turned out to be the first and only woman on the throne, who devoted most of her time not to entertainment, but to work, unlike her predecessors. she led a measured lifestyle, she preferred dietary products, her favorite d

yet six months later, he lost his father, who died in ropsha, under unclear circumstances, and his motherpress, there were rumors that she promised to transfer the throne to her son as soon as he became an adult. that is, after 14 years, the promised had to wait 34 years. as a teenager, pavel was prone to frequent neurosis and depression. at the same time, the teachers noted the great abilities and interest of the young prince in the exact sciences , the art of mystical philosophy. he had a cherished dream of becoming a knight of the order of malta , which he read about in the old book. and being an emperor seemed to him a terrible and difficult fate; he was ashamed of his mother, whom he considered depraved, was afraid of her favorites, was burdened by the frivolous atmosphere of the court. the only consolation was friendship with the young count. andrei razumovsky, pavel wrote enthusiastic letters to him. your friendship has produced a miracle in me. i begin to renounce my former suspicions, away from chimeras, away from anxious worries. when pavel turned 19, his mother found him a brid