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Period: to
1600-1750
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Romanov Dynasty
The Romanov Dynasty started in Russia, and they did a good job maintaining the Empire, but Peter the Great would be the one to transform Russia. -
Boarders Reach the Pacific
The states boarders rached the Pacific. Through expansion of privateers from the fur trade, the Russians borders were able to expand so far east, that they reached the Pacific. -
Serfs Bound to Nobles
Peasants were legally bound as serfs to the nobles and the tsar, meaning they had to perform obligatory services and deliver part of their produce to their lords. -
Gains of Power
Peter the Great gained dynastic power 1682 at the Age of ten and rules the Empire with his brother, Ivan -
St. Petersburg
Peter the Great moved the capital from Moscow to St. Petersburg in plan to westernize the empire. -
Art
Peter the Great opens the first Museum in Russia, different because this i opened to the public rather than certain individuals -
Victory in War With Sweden
Aftera prolonged war the Russian triumphed over the Swedish allowing them to focus on advancements in their society,