Which statement accurately describes a difference between Russia and western Europe during the 1600s?
a. Russia followed a different calendar from the one used in western Europe.
b. Russia's tsars granted their subjects more freedom than European kings and emperors.
c. Russia was more aggressive at establishing overseas colonies than western countries.
d. Russian peasants were more educated than those in the West.
The best option from the list would be that "a. Russia followed a different calendar from the one used in western Europe," since Russia during this time was largely removed from western life in general.
