Historical events of Russia By MackSwyryda Mar 25, 800 Russia discovered Jul 25, 1147 Foundation of Moscow Jan 16, 1547 Ivan IV bacame the 1st Czar Jun 24, 1812 Napoleon invaded Russia Mar 30, 1867 Sold Alaska to United Stated Apr 24, 1877 Russian Turkish began Jul 28, 1914 World war 1 Dec 30, 1922 USSR Formed Oct 4, 1957 Soviet Union releases Sputnik Dec 27, 1978 Soviets invade Afghanistan