Alexander Menzikoff

(Aleksandr Danilovich Menshikov)

1673–1729

Advisor of Peter the Great who rose from a low station to unofficial regent of all of Russia under Peter's successor.

Other Resources


Story Links
Book Links
Peter the Great and His Time  in  The Story of Russia  by  Robert van Bergen
Frome the Hovel to the Throne  in  Historical Tales: Russian  by  Charles Morris


Image Links


Menzikoff Selling his Cakes
 in Peter the Great