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Was Ivan V the elder or younger half-brother to Peter I?

  • Elder

  • Younger

  • Cousin

  • No relation

Answer

**Answer**: Younger half-brother. **Explanation**: Peter I, known as Peter the Great, and Ivan V were the sons of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich of Russia. Ivan was the elder of the two brothers, but he was sickly and suffered from physical and mental disabilities. Peter, on the other hand, was known for his vigor, intelligence, and ambition.
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