russian absolutism

  • Period: Nov 7, 1462 to Nov 7, 1505

    Ivan The Third Rules Russia

    Ivan the third in the time of his reign has conquered much of the territory around Moscow. Has liberated Russia from the Mongols. And has began to centralize Russia's Government.
  • Jan 1, 1533

    Ivan Comes To The Throne

    Ivan come to the throne only at the age of 3. (Picture refuses to appear!)
  • Nov 7, 1560

    Ivan's Rutheless Rule

    After Ivan the terrible wife (Antasia) die. He accused his boyars of poisoning her. IVan turned against them. (Picture refuses to appear!)
  • Russian Famine

    This Russian famine that killed at least 2 million people (1 third of the population) in Russia. (Picture refuses to appear!)
  • Peter The Great Becomes Sole Ruler Of Russia

    Peter The Great Becomes Sole Ruler Of Russia
    In 1696 Peter the great becomes sole ruler of Russia after sharing the throne with his half brother
  • Peter to the west

    Peter embarks on a visit to western Europe to learn their customs and manufacturing techniques
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    Peter vs. Sweden

    Peter fight Seden to gain a peice of the Baltic coast gaining the window on Europe.
  • Peter Begins Building

    Peter Begins Building
    Peter begins to build a new city on Swedish land occupied by Russian troops called St. Petersburg. (Picture refuses to appear!)
  • Death of dear Peter

    By the time of Peter the Great's death Russia was a power to be reckoned with in Europe.
  • Alexander the first beomes ruler of Russia

    Became czar of Russia after Napoleon tried to take over Russia. (Picture refuses to appear!)