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882
Founding of Kievan Rus
Founded by Viking leader prince Oleg after kicking out natives -
980
Vladimir takes control of Kievan Rus'
Enabled trade and allied with other clans -
1024
Yaroslav continues his father's work
He takes control of land and allies with other dynasties making the clan stronger -
1045
Fighting between Vladmir's inheritors
Vladimir's grandsons and 12 sons fight over land inheritance splitting up Kievan Rus'. Turks settle on the border and stay for years -
1113
Vladimir II Monomakh
Brings Kievan Rus' back together after kicking Turks out. They continue to prosper in power -
Period: 1169 to 1203
Kievan Rus' Invaded twice
The territory is invaded twice due to weak military and inconsistence in trade -
1223
Battle of Kalka River
Kievan Rus' defeat and first major battle for the new leader Roman Mstislavich. Results in Mongol invasion. -
1223
Mongol Rule
Mongols unite everyone under one unified government -
Period: 1280 to 1396
Tatar Rule
Tatar took control of Kievan Rus' but for them to keep their ways of life had to pay tribute -
1480
Moscow Rules Russia
Moscow eventually emerges as the owner of Russian territory -
1533
Vasily III
Vasily III was a great leader he died early in 1538 -
Period: 1538 to 1547
Throne Drought
No successful heirs were found after Vasily's death the reign of Ivan the Terrible commenced -
1548
Reestablishment of the throne
Ivan a 16 year old boy is coronated which turns successful -
1581
Boris Godunov
Boris Godunov becomes ruler after a successful reign for Ivan -
Boris Godunov's reign ends
He had a successful 20 year reign where he fought a short Swedish war and worked on modernization. -
Revolt
Inhabitants revolted over famine and lack of order -
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Reign of Peter l
Made Russia into a legitimate powerful country -
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High Officials run small decisions after invasion
Russia is invaded causing Westernization, This tactic worked for the most part -
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Modernization and advancement of Russia
Russia invents and creates modern inventions -
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WW1
Russia sends all troops and farmers and are defeated in WW1 -
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Russian Revolution
Russians revolt after WW1 loss and lack of farmers causing famine -
Soviet Union starts
Government is overtaken by Bolsheviks and communism starts -
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Joseph Stalin reign
He ruled with fear and executed anyone that didn't believe in communism -
Soviet Union ends
Russia is restored with the end of communism -
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Boris Yeltsin reign
Believed in communism and was accused of many crimes -
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Dmitry Medvedev
Aimed at modernizing Russia and was more liberal than past leaders -
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Vladimir Putin Reign
Putin reigns and is focused on Russia's expansion