What Russian ruler tried to instill enlightened government reforms using liberal humanitarian political theories?

Another leader who attempted to apply the theories of the age was Empress of Russia Catherine the Great. She extended the work of Peter the Great, integrating Russia into the cultural and political life of Europe. During her tenure, she reorganized Russian law and invoked liberal humanitarian political theories into reforms, such as: "All men should be considered equal before the law," and, "The law should protect, not oppress, the people."

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