Question

modern russia
peter the great and catherine the great: reform and revolution
peter the great and catherine the great, two of russias most influential monarchs,
sponsored ambitious reforms that transformed the countrys political, social, and
cconomic landscape. their reigns symbolize a period of innovation and upheaval in
russian history.
peter the greats modernization efforts:
peter embarked on a grand embassy tour of western europe to study advancements
in technology and governance.
he centralized power by bringing the orthodox church under state control and
fostering the growth of education and journalism.
peters visionary initiatives, including the establishment of st. petersburg as the new
capital and exploration of trade routes, propelled russia into the modern era.
catherine the greats reign and reforms:
catherines accession to power marked a period of enlightenment and cultural
flourishing in russia.
she championed public education and sought to strengthen russias ties with
european monarchies, albeit at the expense of the peasants, who grew poorer during
his reign and began to revolt
catherines legacy is mixed, as her reign witnessed both progress and growing
discontent among the lower classes, foreshadowing the challenges of autocratic rule.
what was a drawback of catherine the greats policies?
increasing expenses upon peasants
the stagnation of russian culture
lack of progress in meaningful reforms

Explanation:

Catherine the Great's reign saw cultural flourishing (so "the stagnation of Russian culture" is incorrect). While she had some reforms, they often didn't meaningfully improve the lot of the lower classes. She increased the power and privileges of the nobility, which came at the expense of peasants (increased their burdens like taxes, labor etc., which aligns with "increasing expenses upon peasants").

Answer:

Increasing expenses upon peasants.