How French Shaped the Russian Nobility? Dr, Hind Louali Explains cdni.rbth.com In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Russian nobility underwent a fascinating cultural transformation, largely influenced by the adoption of the French language within its elite circles. Dr. Hind Louali , founder of French School of Austin - Ecole Jean-Jacques Rousseau says t his period marked a significant shift in the socio-political landscape of Russia, with French not merely being a language of communication but becoming a symbol of prestige, power, and an enlightened cosmopolitan worldview. The affinity for French among Russian aristocrats can be traced back to the reign of Peter the Great, who was determined to modernize Russia and open it to Western influences. However, it was under rulers like Catherine the Great, herself a German princess by birth, that French culture and language began to dominate the Russian aristocracy. Catherine was an ardent Francophile , and under her ru...
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