Russia

By Maxville3
  • Ivan the terrible makes his move for power
    Dec 3, 1533

    Ivan the terrible makes his move for power

    Ivan the Terrible succeeds his father
  • Jan 16, 1547

    huge crowning celebration for ivan the terrible

    He is becoming the first Tsar of the country
  • Aug 22, 1553

    First book printed in russia

  • Nov 2, 1554

    Muscovy conquered and annexed the Astrakhan Khanate.

  • Nov 2, 1558

    Livonian War: Ivan demanded a back-breaking tribute from the Bishopric of Dorpat. The Bishop sent diplomats to Muscovy to renegotiate the amount; Ivan expelled them and invaded and occupied the Bishopric

  • Nov 2, 1561

    Battle of Ergeme: Ivan's army crushed the forces of the Livonian Order.

  • Ivan established the Oprichnina, a Muscovite territory ruled directly by the tsar
    Nov 2, 1563

    Ivan established the Oprichnina, a Muscovite territory ruled directly by the tsar

  • Nov 2, 1565

    The Union of Lublin was signed. Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania were merged into the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth; Poland began aiding Lithuania in its war against Muscovy

  • Nov 2, 1569

    The Oprichnina was abolished.

  • Ivan killed his oldest son
    Nov 2, 1571

    Ivan killed his oldest son