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Russian History

By MaliahLee
  • Ivan IV “The Terrible” became Russia’s first crowned czar
    1530 BCE

    Ivan IV “The Terrible” became Russia’s first crowned czar

    He became Russia’s first crowned czar
  • Ivan III “The Great” ended Mongol rule
    1470 BCE

    Ivan III “The Great” ended Mongol rule

    He ended the Mongol rule.
  • Mongols invade Kiev
    1200 BCE

    Mongols invade Kiev

    They ruled the area for over 200 years.
  • Scandinavian Warriors (Varangians) & Slavs settle near Volga & Dnieper Rivers
    800 BCE

    Scandinavian Warriors (Varangians) & Slavs settle near Volga & Dnieper Rivers

    Settled near Volga & Dnieper Rivers
  • Peasants became Serfs

    Peasants became Serfs

    Serfs virtually enslaved workforce bound to the land & under the control of the nobility
  • Peter I “The Great” came to power

    Peter I “The Great” came to power

    Enlarged territory, Built stronger military, Developed trade partners w/ W Europe, Built new capital
  • Czar Alexander II was assassinated

    Czar Alexander II was assassinated

    (1855-1881)
  • Bolsheviks seized control from Czar Nicholas II

    Bolsheviks seized control from Czar Nicholas II

    Bolsheviks were a revolutionary group, believing in Communism, led by Vladimir Lenin
  • Vladimir Lenin was head of Soviet government

    Vladimir Lenin was head of Soviet government

    from 1917-1924
  • Mikhail Gorbachev assumed power

    Mikhail Gorbachev assumed power

    Created Perestroika a policy of economic restructuring and
    Glasnost a policy of greater political openness.