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In OTL, Russia sided with France and Austria against England and Prussia. That was only because of Elizabeth of Russia was the ruler at that time and Peter III hasn't become Tsar yet. However, when Elizabeth died and Peter III took Russia out of the 7YW, the balance of power changed. He was assassinated in the end by conspirators loyal to his wife, Catherine the Great.

But, what if Elizabeth died early before the 7YW broke out and Peter III became Tsar? Would he be able to indulge in his Prussophilia by siding with Frederick the Great? Can Russia and Prussia survive the 7YW as allies, along with England? How would history be affected by this sudden change?
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