Timeline: russia timeline

Mar 4, 1200

Central Asia conquers Kievan Rus

Mongo I warriors form Central Asia took control of Kievan Rus, gaining all of the city's power

Mar 4, 1480

Ivan the Great

After Kievan Rus was conquered, the poeple moved North and made a settlement. It became a new slavic territory called Muscovy, and Ivan III wanted inependence. Since he was a great ruler, he was given the name Ivan the Great

Mar 4, 1547

Ivan the Terrible

Ivan III later on had a grandson named Ivan IV. He declared himself czar, or emperor, and ruled harshly. This harsh ruling ave him the nickname Ivan the Terrible.

Mar 4, 1547

Czars and Serfs

Later on, Peter the Great became the next czar and made modifications. He intended to get the warm water port and a better relationship with Europe. Also, he conquered Central Asia and made St. Petersburg. Not all of the Russians were merchants or czars. Most of the Russians were peasnats or serfs

Mar 4, 1812

Revolution

Many countries tried to conquere Russia. A French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte tried to come and capture Moscow. Due to the harsh weather and lack of supplies, many of the French died

Mar 4, 1914

Communist State

Russia made an alliance with France and Britain during the war against Germany and Austria. Unfortuneately, the Russians weren't prepared and many lost their lives. The remaining Russians blamed the current czar, Czar Nicholas, and made him take down his position. The new czar enforced a communist state

Mar 4, 1924

Joseph Stalin

When Lenin died, Joseph Stalin took his place. He was a harsh dictator and didn't allow people to go by their religions. Also, he had a secret police which killed anyone who went against his ways.

Mar 4, 1924

The Rise and Fall of Communism

Vladimir Lenin and his army made a new nation called the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union had 15 republic conisting different enthic groups. Lenin admired a German politicall thinker named Karl Marx. He thought that industries were not fair and thre owners held great power. That being said, Lenin wanted everyone to be equal. Lenin brought the private ownership to a conclusion, which brought the frams and factories under the control of the Soviet Union. Joseph Stalin later took his place.