Peter was a modernizing, absolute monarch, also famous for his tour of Europe in the age of the enlightenment.

Russia's special ability gives the civ extra territory when they found their cities.

They also get extra faith and production from Tundra tiles.

The Cossack is Russia's unique unit.

Cossacks are stronger than the Cavalry they replace, and can move after they attack.

Russia's unique district is the Lavra.

When you use a Great Person at a city with a Lavra, you add a tile to the city's culture border.

Peter's ability is “The Grand Embassy.”

Russia receives Science or Culture from trade routes to more advanced civs.

Russia is a civ built to expand and take territory.

Their ability and the Lavra mean you can constantly add new land to your empire, grabbing up space faster than your rivals.

The Grand Embassy ability means that you can rely on trade to help you with shortcomings in science or culture.

Got a friendly and smart neighbor? Have them help you out.

Can you civilize your subjects and conquer other nations?

How will you lead Russia in Sid Meier's Civilization VI?