Ana Ivanovna
Definition
Empress of Russia (1730–1740) from the Romanov dynasty, niece of Peter the Great; her reign was marked by a massive influence of German advisors (a period historically known as 'Bironovshchina') and a severe autocratic regime. She continued the territorial expansion of the empire and administrative modernization, though she remained known for the eccentricities and cruelty of her court.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Ana Ivanovna
- Empress Anna of Russia
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine proper compound noun, singular only. Genitive/Dative marked by regular end inflection or proclitics. |
| Formation | Compound proper name combining the given name Ana with the Russian patronymic name Ivanovna. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈan.nə ɪˈva.nəvnə] |
| Source | Encyclopedia Britannica and Cambridge History of Russia |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Domnia împărătesei Ana Ivanovna a consolidat poziția nobilimii ruse, dar a crescut povara fiscală asupra țăranilor.
EN: The reign of Empress Ana Ivanovna consolidated the position of the Russian nobility but increased the fiscal burden on peasants.
RO: Ana Ivanovna a ordonat construirea faimosului palat de gheață din Sankt Petersburg pentru o nuntă de curte excentrică.
EN: Ana Ivanovna ordered the construction of the famous ice palace in Saint Petersburg for an eccentric court wedding.
RO: Războiul împotriva Imperiului Otoman din timpul țarinei Ana Ivanovna a permis Rusiei să recupereze cetatea Azov.
EN: The war against the Ottoman Empire during Tsarina Ana Ivanovna's time allowed Russia to reclaim the fortress of Azov.
Idioms & Phrases
Epoca lui Ana Ivanovna / The era of Anna Ivanovna
RO: Perioada de zece ani din istoria Rusiei caracterizată prin teroare politică și dominanța facțiunilor străine la curte.
EN: The ten-year period in Russian history characterized by political terror and the dominance of foreign factions at court.
Curtea lui Ana Ivanovna / The court of Anna Ivanovna
RO: Anturajul imperial faimos pentru glumele crude, spectacolele de pitici și risipa de fonduri publice.
EN: The imperial entourage famous for cruel practical jokes, dwarf shows, and waste of public funds.
Tratatele din vremea lui Ana Ivanovna / Treaties from Anna Ivanovna's time
RO: Acordurile diplomatice semnate cu marile puteri europene pentru a securiza succesiunea la tronul imperial.
EN: The diplomatic agreements signed with major European powers to secure the succession to the imperial throne.
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