@individual1.com: The Ottoman conquest of Constantinople became one of the reasons why Russia grew increasingly aggressive toward the Ottoman Empire. After the fall of Constantinople, Russia began to see itself as the heir of the Byzantine legacy and sought greater influence over the Orthodox Christian world. The Ottoman control of the Black Sea and the strategic straits also conflicted with Russia's ambitions, leading to centuries of rivalry and wars between the two empires. #byzantine #ottoman #russianempire #History #fyp