What was the outcome of the Great Northern War between Russia and Sweden? 🔊
The outcome of the Great Northern War (1700-1721) was a decisive victory for Russia over Sweden, establishing Russia as a major European power. Initially, Sweden was a dominant force with extensive territories in Northern Europe, but the war, fueled by territorial ambitions of Peter the Great, altered the balance of power. The decisive victories at the battles of Poltava in 1709 and later engagements led to the Treaty of Nystad in 1721, which resulted in significant territorial losses for Sweden, while Russia gained access to the Baltic Sea and territories in Finland and the Baltics, marking its rise as a significant empire.
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