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Ivan's dynasty came to a devastating end in 1598. The time period following this event was known as the Time of Troubles.
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Michael Romanov was chosen to be the new czar by Zemsky Sobor.
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Peter the Great became the new czar
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A huge war was fought with Sweden to enable Peter to aquire lands. Peter began the construction of St. Petersburg in 1703.
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Russia became a great military power. After Peter died in 1725, Russia became a European state.
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Peter the Great was one of the most prominent members of the Romanov Dynasty that ended in 1917.
