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Was Anna Ioannovna well-loved or disliked by Russian nobles?

  • Disliked

  • Loved

  • Neutral

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Answer

Anna Ioannovna was disliked by Russian nobles because she was seen as a foreign ruler who did not understand Russian culture or customs. She also spent lavishly on her court and on herself, which angered the nobles who were struggling to make ends meet. Finally, Anna's rule was marked by instability and political turmoil, which further alienated the nobles.
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