Catherine the Great died after suffering a stroke.

The Russian Statute of National Education was created, establishing a two-tier network of high schools and primary schools.

Catherine issued the Fundamental Law, defining responsibilities by function.

Catherine issued a manifesto prohibiting a serf who had once been freed from becoming a serf again.

The Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca was signed, giving Russia territories at Azov, Kerch, Yenikale, Kinburn, and a small strip of Black Sea coast.

The Moscow State Academy of Choreography, commonly known as The Bolshoi Ballet Academy, was founded.

Catherine was crowned as Empress of Russia.

Peter III died, possibly assassinated.

Catherine overthrew her husband Peter III and became empress.

Empress Elizabeth died, and Peter III succeeded to the throne.

Catherine married Peter III of Russia.

Sophie converted to Eastern Orthodoxy and took the name Catherine.

Catherine the Great was born as Princess Sophie of Anhalt-Zerbst.