Russia - Age Of Absolutism By Darien20 Oct 15, 1598 1598 Ivan’s dynasty came to an end Oct 15, 1613 1613 Michael Romanov was chosen as the new czar Oct 15, 1689 1689 Peter the Great became czar in 1689. Oct 15, 1703 1703 On a marshland on the Baltic in 1703, Peter began the construction of a new city Oct 15, 1725 1725 Peter the great died.
