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Russia - Age of Absolutism

By Noah Pope

  • 1598

    1598
    Ivan's dynasty came to an end, and a period known as Time of Troubles came.

  • 1613

    1613
    Michael Romanov was chosen as the new czar, and the era known as the Times of Trouble came to an end.

  • 1689

    1689
    Peter the Great became czar in 1689, he claimed divine rights to rule.

  • 1703

    1703
    Peter began building St. Petersburg, he also won a war that let him aquire the land which St.Petersburg is built on.

  • 1725

    1725
    Peter the Great died, but by the time of his death he made Russia a great military leader.

  • 1917

    1917
    The Romanov Dynasty ended during this time.