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When Ivan’s dynasty came to an end in 1598, a period of anarchy known as the Time of Troubles followed.
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Zemsky Sobor chose Michael Romanov as the new czar in 1613.
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One of its most prominent members was
Peter the Great.Peter the Great became czar in 1689. -
Peter began the construction of a
new city, St. Petersburg, his window on the West. -
Russia became an important European state.
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The Romanov dynasty lasted until 1917.