Having gained power after the assassination of Peter III, this monarch made a deal with Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great to partition Poland.
One rebellion during this ruler's reign was partially put down by Peter Panin following the Battle of Kazan. This monarch issued the Nakaz and established the Hermitage museum. This monarch was called the "star of the north" and supported Stanislaw Poniatowski. Having gained power after the assassination of Peter III, this monarch made a deal with Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great to partition Poland. Advisors to this monarch included Gregory Orlov and Gregory Potemkin. This woman was a patron of both Diderot and Voltaire. For 10 points, name this "enlightened" tsaritsa of Russia.
One rebellion during this ruler's reign was partially put down by Peter Panin following the Battle of Kazan.
Catherine the Great [Accept Catherine II or Sophia of Anhalt-Zerbst until read]