russia By zach walker Jan 16, 1547 ivan the terrible became first czar Jun 25, 1682 peter the great became czar Sep 12, 1762 cathrine the great became emperess. May 22, 1825 alexander the great became czar Oct 18, 1867 russia sold alaska too the americas Jun 28, 1914 ww1 broke out and russia fought the germans and australians