Catherine the Great and the ‘golden age’ of the Russian Empire.
Dave Wright
- Regions:
- North West, Staffordshire, Shropshire
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Historian
- Fee:
- Expensed
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 29th May 2026
- Tagged:
- Russian History
How did Catherine rise from relatively humble origins to become Empress of Russia and the most powerful woman in the world? And is she deserving of the title ‘the great’? Join historian Dave Wright who will detail Catherine’s audacious seizure of power, her enlightened reign, her foundation of the world-famous Hermitage and her territorial expansion, all of which resulted in what is often described as the ‘golden age’ of the Russian Empire.
Views: 8 | Enquiries: 0About Dave Wright
Dave is a historian with many years experience teaching and lecturing in European History. He currently works as a Freelance Lecturer and Educational Consultant. He is a former Headmaster of a high school in the West Midlands and during his tenure was pleased to find his work featured in the British Parliamentary Review of Education. He now devotes his time mainly to his historical interests and is currently researching a biography of Catherine I, the first woman to rule Russia as Empress, which he hopes to publish in the near future. Throughout his career, whatever his audience, Dave has always attempted to engage and inspire. He believes History, like life itself, is full of drama. His talks are designed to be informative and authoritative, but also user-friendly and engaging. Dave’s enthusiasm for his subject has often been described as infectious.
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