Russian Absolutism By alapaille Aug 25, 1530 Ivan the 4th is born! Dec 3, 1533 Ivan IV Comes to Power! Ivan IV (Ivan The Terrible) became the first Russian czar at this date. Feb 3, 1547 Marries anastasia Dec 3, 1564 Oprichnina Is Made Ivan the 4th creates the Oprichnina. Mar 18, 1584 Ivan the Terrible Dies Feb 21, 1613 Michael Romanov Becomes Czar Jul 22, 1613 Michael Romanov Becomes Czar Jul 13, 1645 Romanov Dies Jun 9, 1672 Peter I is Born Feb 7, 1725 Peter I Dies
