Russia By ajsungenis Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Jan 1, 2000 Russia Apr 8, 1613 Michael I becomes first Romanov Tsar of Russia Apr 8, 1833 Nicholas the I and the government exercised censorship and other controls over education, publishing, and all manifestations of public life Apr 8, 1861 Alexander the II frees all Serfs with the Emanicipation Reform Apr 22, 1870 Vladimir Lenin is born Apr 8, 1887 Lenin's brother is executed Apr 8, 1905 Bloody Sunday 200 protesters killed Apr 8, 1916 Inflation of 131% occurs Mar 15, 1917 Czar Nicholas II abdicates throne