Russian and Turk Timeline

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  • Nov 24, 1019

    Yaroslav the Wise comes to power in Russia and begins marrying off sisters and daughters for alliances

  • Nov 24, 1054

    Yaroslav dies

    Yaroslav dies in 1054. This event is important because it contributes to the downfall of Kiev.
  • Nov 24, 1055

    Seljuks capture Baghdad from Persians

  • Nov 24, 1095

    Beginning of the First Crusade

  • Nov 24, 1099

    First Crusade captures Jerusalem

  • Nov 24, 1156

    Moscow emerges as a "crude village"

  • Muslims recover Jersualem after First Crusade
    Nov 24, 1187

    Muslims recover Jersualem after First Crusade

  • Death of Genghis Khan
    Nov 24, 1227

    Death of Genghis Khan

  • Nov 24, 1240

    Mongols capture Kiev

  • Nov 24, 1480

    Russians and Mongols retreat after "bloddless" standoff marking end of Mongol rule in Russia

  • Vladmir comes to the throne

    This event is important because it changes the empire. Vladmir during his reign converted all of the citizens to Christiantity. He also sent people to explore other people's religions before deciding on Christianity.

  • Vladmir and all his subjects are baptised, establishing Orthodox Christianity as religion of Russia

  • CIty of Kiev established on the Dnieper River

  • Slavs and Vikings establish Novgorod

    Slavs and Vikings establish Novgorod

  • Princess Olga visits Constaninople and converts to Christianity

    This event is important because it is the beginning of Christianity in the empire. She is one of the first people who converts. This shows the start of conversion in the empire.