Collegium of Justice
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The Collegium of Justice (also College) was a Russian executive body (collegium
), created in the government reform of 1717
. It was de-established during the decentralising reforms of Catherine II of Russia
. Its first President was Andrey Matveev.
Collegium (ministry)
The collegia were government departments in Imperial Russia, established in 1717 by Peter the Great...
), created in the government reform of 1717
Government reform of Peter I
Government reform of Peter I refers to modifications made to the state apparatus of Russia during the rule of Peter I.Peter ascended to the throne in 1682; he ruled jointly with his half-brother Ivan V. After Ivan's death in 1696, Peter implemented a series of sweeping reforms aimed at modernizing...
. It was de-established during the decentralising reforms of Catherine II of Russia
Catherine II of Russia
Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great , Empress of Russia, was born in Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia on as Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst-Dornburg...
. Its first President was Andrey Matveev.