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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.
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Ivan come to the throne only at the age of 3. (Picture refuses to appear!)
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After Ivan the terrible wife (Antasia) die. He accused his boyars of poisoning her. IVan turned against them. (Picture refuses to appear!)
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This Russian famine that killed at least 2 million people (1 third of the population) in Russia. (Picture refuses to appear!)
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In 1696 Peter the great becomes sole ruler of Russia after sharing the throne with his half brother
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Peter embarks on a visit to western Europe to learn their customs and manufacturing techniques
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Peter fight Seden to gain a peice of the Baltic coast gaining the window on Europe.
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Peter begins to build a new city on Swedish land occupied by Russian troops called St. Petersburg. (Picture refuses to appear!)
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By the time of Peter the Great's death Russia was a power to be reckoned with in Europe.
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Became czar of Russia after Napoleon tried to take over Russia. (Picture refuses to appear!)
