What are the main results of the reign of Catherine II?

Catherine II went down in history as the Great, during her reign the country strengthened its power. The names of great scientists are associated with this period, science developed. In domestic policy, the empress strengthened the position of the nobility, and the dependent position of the peasantry was finally consolidated. Catherine II kept in touch with European educators. As a result of hostilities, the Russian state expanded its territory, in particular, lands in the south of Russia were annexed. Thus, by the end of the reign of Catherine II, Russia had become a great power.