The Romanov dynasty increased Russia's power through a series of military and territorial expansions. They successfully expanded their territories towards the east, annexing Siberian and Central Asian lands, thereby increasing the size of the empire. They also enhanced Russia's global influence by establishing trading networks, particularly in the Baltic region, which brought wealth and resources to the empire. Additionally, the Romanovs centralized political power by implementing bureaucratic reforms, strengthening the state's control over its vast territories, and establishing a strong, autocratic rule.
