The transfer of Yedisan to this ruler and the recognition of this ruler's annexation of the Crimean Khanate formed part of the Treaty of Jassy.
The transfer of Yedisan to this ruler and the recognition of this ruler's annexation of the Crimean Khanate formed part of the Treaty of Jassy. This monarch attempted to form a "Northern Accord" against the Hapsburgs and Bourbons with the aid of Panin. The Confederation of the Bar formed after this ruler installed Stanislaw (*) Poniatowski on the Polish throne. This ruler came to power after assassinating Peter III. Advisers to this monarch included Grigory Orlov and a man famous for his fake villages, Grigory Potemkin, both of whom were possible lovers of this woman. For 10 points, name this Russian empress who ruled during the Golden Age of Russia.
The transfer of Yedisan to this ruler and the recognition of this ruler's annexation of the Crimean Khanate formed part of the Treaty of Jassy.
 Catherine the Great [accept Catherine II or Yekaterina Alexeevna; prompt on "Catherine"]