What reforms or initiatives did Catherine the Great implement, as mentioned in the text?

The text mentions the following initiatives by Catherine the Great:

• Establishment of schools: The country needed educated people, and by the Empress's decree, people's schools were established in cities.
• Founding of an orphanage: A children's home – an orphanage for orphans and children of the poor – was opened in Moscow.
• Collection of art: The Empress began to collect art valuables (paintings, sculptures, etc.), which were later transformed into a museum.

Conclusion: Catherine the Great focused on education, social welfare, and the development of culture and art.