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Jan 1, 1200
Mongols Invade Russia
The Mongols invaded all of Russia except for the capitol, Moscow. -
Jan 1, 1400
Mongols Leave Russia
The Mongols leave Russia. Russia missed the Rennaisance but Moscow was strong after they left. -
Jan 1, 1547
Ivan IV Becomes Czar
Czar Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) Became Czar in 1547. Anyone that opposed him was killed, he strengthened the power of the throne, expanded the Russian Empire, moved the Eastern Orthadox Headquarters to Moscow, Russian nobility supported him, and he commishioned the building of St. Basils Cathedral. -
Micheal Romonov Becomes Czar
MLicheal Romonov becomes Czar of Russia in an absolute monarchy where the czar had all governmental power. -
Czar Peter the Great
Czar Peter the Great became Czar at age 10 and ruled with is brother. He played "soldiers" with his acctual soldiers and they were often injured or killed. He toured Europe and brought back modernization. -
Napolean Fails at Invading Russia
Napolean tried to invade Russia with 600,000 men but failed. -
Alexander II Becomes Czar
Alexander II becomes czar of Russia and built railroads, emancipated the serfs, established a jury system, increased freedom of the press, and set up modern banking systems. -
Russia Sells Alaska
In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the U.S. for 7.2 million dollars. -
Alexander II is Assassinated
Czar Alexander II is assassinated by a terrorist bomb. -
Alexander III Orders the First Faberge Egg
Alexander III ordered the first Faberge Egg in 1885 for his wife. -
Trans-Siberian Railroad
the Trans-Siberian Railroad was built. It is over 4,500 miles long. -
Czar Nicholas II
Nicholas II became Czar reluctantly because Russia was in bad times. -
Riots in Russia
There were riots in Russia due to shortage of food and coal. -
Nicholas II Advocates the Throne
Czar Nicholas the II cannot take being Czar anymore but does not want to give the throne to Alexi, so instead, he gives it up. -
Vikings settle in Rus
In 860, Vikings from Sweden settled in Russia
