I like to praise and reward loudly, to blame quietly. - Catherine II 1729 - 1796Catherine II (aka: Catherine the Great) reigned over Russia for 34 years. As empress, Catherine westernized Russia. She led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe. Warm your soul with a nice cup of your favorite daily beverage out of this perfectly sized ceramic mug. It’s microwave safe and dishwasher safe and made of white, durable ceramic in an 11-ounce size. Its high-quality sublimation printing makes it the perfect