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What was the main reason for Peter the Great's creation of the Imperial Russian Navy?
Personal interest
To explore new lands
To protect trade routes
To challenge Swedish supremacy
Answer
Peter the Great created the Imperial Russian Navy primarily to challenge Swedish supremacy in the Baltic Sea. Through successful wars, he captured ports at Azov and the Baltic Sea, laying the groundwork for the navy and Russia's expansion into an empire.
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