The Moor of Peter the Great

Main Ideas

• The theme of cultural and ethnic diversity in 18th-century Russia.
• The relationship between Peter the Great and his protégé, the Moor Ibrahim.
• The idea of enlightenment and Peter the Great's reformative activities.
• Challenges of adaptation and integration of foreigners into Russian society.
• Ibrahim's personal story, his inner struggles, and aspirations.
• The influence of Western culture on Russian life and traditions.