Eastern Europe

Ivan lV

Oct 10, 1598

Ivan's dynasty came to an end.

Michael Romanov

Oct 10, 1613

The national assembly chose Michael Romanov to be the new czar.

Peter the Great

Oct 10, 1689

Peter the Great became czar.

St. Petersburg

Oct 10, 1703

On a marshland on the Baltic, Peter began the construction of St. Petersburg.

Death of Peter the Great

Oct 10, 1725

Peter the Great died.

Romanov Dynasty

Oct 10, 1917

The Romanov dynasty lasted until 1917.