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Empress Elizabeth I of Russia issues her ukase incorporating Königsberg into Russia.

Historical image related to Empress Elizabeth I of Russia issues her ukase incorporating Königsberg into Russia. from December 31, 1757

Elizabeth of Russia

Empress of Russia from 1741 to 1762

Elizabeth or Elizaveta Petrovna was Empress of Russia from 1741 until her death in 1762. She remains one of the most popular Russian monarchs because of her decision not to execute a single person during her reign, her numerous construction projects, and her strong opposition to…
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Ukase

Binding decree of Russian heads of state

In Imperial Russia, a ukase or ukaz was a proclamation of the tsar, government, or a religious leadership that had the force of law. "Edict" and "decree" are adequate translations using the terminology and concepts of Roman law.
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Russian Prussia

Periods of Prussian history while under Russian control (1758-63, 1945-present)

Russian Prussia refers to two periods in the history of Prussia. Since 1991 Russian Prussia has been a synonym for Kaliningrad Oblast.
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