-
n Ivan’s dynasty came to an end and the Time of Troubles followed.
-
Michael Romanov was chosen as the new czar
-
Peter the Great became czar
-
Peter began the construction of a new city, St. Petersburg, his window on the West. St. Petersburg was finished during Peter’s lifetime and remained the Russian capital until 1918.
-
Under Peter, Russia became a great military power and died this year.
-
The Romanov dynasty ended this year