Russia and the Western Republics...._Diana Reyna By dianaa.rb Jan 1, 1500 the Mongols controlled the region Jan 1, 1555 Construction begins on St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow Jan 1, 1613 The Romanov dynasty of czars begins Jan 1, 1812 The french general, Napoleon, retreats during winter after a failed attack on Russia Jan 1, 1917 Russian Revolution the Russian Revolution ocurred,ending the rule of the czars Jan 1, 1922 Communist Party the Communist Party had organized the different peoples absorbed during the centuries of Russia's imperial expansion Jan 1, 1939 Joseph Stalin had taken over the leadership of the USSR Jan 1, 1940 tensions between United States and the Soviet Union led to conflict Jan 1, 1991 Rusia becomes independent Jan 1, 2000 The Russians elect Vladimir Putin president
