Absolutism (W.H. Standard 9.5 Mrs.Ford) By rice837 Oct 1, 1598 Ivan's Dynasty comes to end Soon after Ivans dynasty comes to an end the time of troubles follow close behind. Oct 19, 1613 Zemsky Sobor named new czar Michael Romanov was named the new czar by the Zemsky Sobor. Oct 19, 1689 Peter the great became the new czar Oct 19, 1703 Peter the great began construction on a new city St. Petersburg Oct 19, 1725 Peter the great dies Oct 19, 1917 Romanov dynasty ends