Upon coming to power, this ruler exiled the unpopular German-born foreign minister, Adrey Osterman.
Upon coming to power, this ruler exiled the unpopular German-born foreign minister, Adrey Osterman. This ruler signed the Treaty of Abo with Sweden, thereby gaining control of southern Karelia. This ruler's armies were ineptly led by Count Buturlin. This ruler was the supposed target of the Lopukhina Conspiracy, which was fabricated by French diplomats seeking to undermine this ruler's foreign minister, Count Bestuzhev. While allied with Austria, this ruler's forces won a great victory at the Battle of Kunersdorf, but were unable to follow up. This ruler came to power by overthrowing the infant Ivan VI and the regent Anna Leopoldovna. This ruler's death was called the "Miracle of the House of Brandenburg" by Frederick the Great, because her successor made peace with Prussia. For 10 points, name this female empress who led Russia during the Seven Years War.
Upon coming to power, this ruler exiled the unpopular German-born foreign minister, Adrey Osterman.
Elizabeth of Russia [or Elizaveta; or Yelisavet]