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Grigory Orlov

1685–1746

Born
1685, Tver Governorate
Country of birth
Russian Empire, today Russia
Died
12 Apr 1746, Moscow
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  • Birth1685, Tver GovernorateProbable1 source
  • Death12 Apr 1746, MoscowProbable1 source

A life in time

  1. Born · Tver Governorate

    Birth, Tver Governorate

  2. Child born: Grigory Orlov

    Birth, Lyutkino

  3. Died · Moscow

    Death, Moscow

What was it like?

The world around Tver Governorate, 1685: who ruled, who else was alive, how people lived. This is general history, not a record about the family, and every item shows where it comes from.

Merchant and wealthy peasant women cherished festive clothing made from thick silk fabrics like satin and brocade, which were passed down through generations. These colorful, expensive garments were often adorned with large, bright floral patterns that reflected a blend of European trends and traditional folk art.

During their lifetime

  1. 1700

    Monetary system reform in 1704

    Between 1700 and 1704, the government reformed the monetary system, introducing copper coinage and reducing the silver content of the ruble to 28 grams to align with European standards.

  2. 1718

    Creation of police offices in 1718

    The Russian state established police chief offices in 1718 in St. Petersburg and 1722 in Moscow, tasking them with regulating urban daily life, including sanitation, fire safety, and street behavior.

  3. 1718

    Introduction of the poll tax in 1718

    In 1718, a new poll tax was introduced that assessed each peasant individually, replacing the previous tax on households and significantly increasing the tax burden to pay for wartime costs.

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