Russian Federation
Russian Federation
The article analyzes the activities of Empress Catherine II to ensure fire safety in Russia. It is shown that Catherine II is rightfully the defender of the Fatherland from fires. It was she who first introduced the positions of brandmayors in the capitals, completed the formation of police fire brigades with permanent personnel. She continued fire-resistant construction in Russian cities, thus continuing the work of Peter I. Her brief biography is presented and her achievements in the field of state administration are noted.
empress, palace coup, power, Manifesto, reforms, the flowering of Russian culture, fire improvement, Decree, fire, fire, flood pipe, night guard, fire masters, fire brigade
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