the russian czar peter the great set out to modernize the russian state. how is he trying to forcibly westernize this russian aristocrat?

Answer: Peter the Great worked to westernize Russia by insisting that nobles travel to the West and observe its institutions and mores. He also set up service academies for the armed forces. He forced nobles to cut their beards. He centralized the bureaucracy and supported reofrms in health and education.

Explanation: Russian modernization was essential to opening the country trade and enhanced economic opportunities.