What was Peter the Great's relationship with his co-ruler Ivan V?
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Cousin
Half-brother
Uncle
Answer
Peter the Great and Ivan V were half-brothers. They jointly ruled Russia until 1696, when Ivan V passed away. Peter then continued to rule as the sole leader and implemented his modernization and westernization plans for the country.
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