Russian Tsar is good at treating the country, but alcoholism is remembered by people as Peter the Great (1672 – 1725). He is the son of Tsar Aleksei I. This famous Russian czar is known to be an outstanding leader when he travels many places in Western Europe and learns new things and spreads back home. At the same time, Peter the Great conducted economic and political reforms, established the Navy to help Russia become a powerful world power. With a powerful military force, Peter the Great had wars with the Ottoman Empire, Sweden … to expand the territory. In 1725, Peter the Great built Peterhof Summer Palace. This extravagant and splendid building was dubbed “Russia’s Versailles”. In addition to his outstanding leadership and rule of the country, Peter the Great is also known to be the one who prepared for his death early. According to historical records, eight years before his death, the emperor of Russia suffered from kidney or urinary problems. This disease is attributed to Peter the Great’s drinking habit of alcohol. During meals, parties or celebrations, Peter the Great always drank a lot of wine and ate a lot. This habit made his health deteriorate. At the beginning of January 1725, Peter the Great became ill and had a severe fever. However, he was healed by doctors and quickly recovered from the disease. Immediately after his health recovered, he and his subjects continued to eat, drink and party. So, on January 16, Peter the Great’s illness worsened. He has a high fever and a urinary tract infection. A few days later, he had a stroke that resulted in partial paralysis and inability to speak. This is why he cannot choose who will inherit to his throne. On the morning of January 28, Peter the Great died at the Winter Palace in St Petersburg. At that time, he was 52 years old. Invite readers to watch the video: Russia and Ukraine sign a new agreement on gas transportation to Europe. Source: THĐT 1.