Answer:
C.turning Russia into a modern, powerful nation
Step-by-step explanation:
At the time Peter the Great became Tsar of Russia in 1682, the nation was at a great disadvantage to the other nations as it had remained isolated from modernization while most European countries had been enjoying it for a while. Peter the Great came to power to mark the beginning of a new era: his reign is best remembered for initiating a series of changes that turned Russia into a modern and powerful nation. He reformed the administrative system, expanded the territory and reorganized it, modernized the education, created a strong navy, reorganized the army according to Western standards, he subordinated the Orthodox Church to his reign, he founded and developed the city of Saint Petersburg, which became the capital city, among other changes.