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Jan 1, 1538
Ivan's mom dies.
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Jan 1, 1543
Ivan kills rivals for the throne.
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Jan 1, 1547
Ivan becomes Czar.
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Mar 13, 1552
Russians fight off the Khantes.
Russian forces defeat the last of the Mongols controlling them. -
Jan 1, 1553
Becomes 'Ivan the Terrible'.
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Jan 1, 1560
Ivan's wife, Anastasia, dies.
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Period: Jan 1, 1560 to
Ivan begins reign of terror.
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Mar 13, 1571
Russia goes to war with the Tatar.
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Nov 19, 1581
Ivan kills his son, Ivanovich.
After a dispute, Ivan hits his son on the head with his large, iron cane. Killing him. -
Death of Ivan the Terrible
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Birth of Peter the Great
Peter, soon to be czar, is born. -
Peter's father dies.
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Beginning of Peter the Great's reign
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Peter removes sister from the throne.
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Peter's half-brother/co-czar dies, leaving him the throne.
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Peter lets towns choose their own officials.
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People become drafted for entire lifetime.
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Soul tax legalzed.
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Church heirarchy abolished.
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Death of Peter the Great
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Beginning of Catherine the Great's reign
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Death of Catherine the Great