How did westernization affect the development of russia between 1450 and 1750

russia entered this period (1450-1750) still under control of the mongols, a situation that isolated russia from many of the advancements made in western europe during this time.   when russians did break free from mongol domination, they began a period of territorial expansion and government reform.   they embarked on an aggressive program of westernization in order to leap forward and make up for their backwardness vis-à-vis the west.   the forced imposition of european culture on the people of russia would create an identity crisis for russians that continues to this day.