Peter was born in: 1672 and Passed Away in: 1725 He is known for helping Russia get out of Medieval Times. He basically modernized Russia. As an adult he was 7 feet tall and very broad. Peter the Great did not just modernize Russia he also modernized Russia's Army and created a Navy. Although he was the king of Russia, he did not like being called "King" he wanted to be called "Tsar" or "Czar". He focused on the development of science, and recruited experts to educate his people about technological advancements.