Why did peter the great want to decrease the power of the nobility in russia and have an absolute monarchy? (5 points) he wanted to made advances he had seen in western europe without having to wait for government approval. he believed the citizens should have more representation than the wealthy with regard to new government reforms. he wanted to build an aggressive military force, including changes in leadership, without the nobles' interference. he believed the noble powers were making poor economic decisions for the country based on their limited experience