Russian Timeline Empire to Federation

  • 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