Theological and Philosophical Ideas in Legitimization and Representation Strategies of the Tsar Power by the Example of the Reign of Elisabeth Petrovna and Catherine the Great

Student: Polyakova Ekaterina

Educational Programme: History (Bachelor)

Year of Graduation: 2019

The present research considers the theological and philosophical ideas is the strategies of legitimization and representation of royal power in 18th century Russian Empire during the reigns of Elizabeth Petrovna and Catherine the Great. The study is based on the investigation of the texts of sermons published in this historical period. The research fills the gaps and supplements the information on strategies of legitimization and representation of monarchs in the 18th century Russia, obtained by Russian and foreign investigators during the examination of other types of sources.

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