Petr Stolypin served as the Prime Minister of Russia from 1906 until 1911. He implemented important land and agricultural reforms to improve the lives of peasants by giving them property rights and access to education. These reforms aimed to modernize Russia's economy but made him unpopular with radicals and other European powers who saw the changes as a threat. Despite facing opposition, Stolypin's reforms are largely seen as successful in strengthening Russia's economy and agricultural sector.