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Period: Jan 1, 1550 to
Russian Absolutism
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Ivan the Terrible Dies
Ivan has centralized all power around himself -
Michael Romanov Elected Czar of Russia
He's elected after a unanimous decision by the National Assembly of Russia -
Sophia Alekseyevna Became Regeant
Took position as regeant for the future Peter the Great and his stepbrother -
Peter becomes Czar
Peter gains sole power of Russia -
Peter Modernized Russia
Peter started reforms and silenced all who talked of rebellion -
Peter Goes to War
Peter expands his armies and goes to war with Swedan -
Russia Defeats the Swedish
Russia gains more territory after defeating Swedish forces -
Catherine II Takes Power
Catherine II takes power after the murder of the previous Czar -
Peter III is murdered
supporters of Catherine II kill Peter III because he was disliked by many -
Russia and Prussia take over Poland
Russia and Prussia together take over Poland
