Russia

The Emergence of Russia

By gonzaabr000
  • 1237
    Jan 28, 1237

    1237

    Mongol warriors took over the region.
  • 1300s
    Jan 28, 1300

    1300s

    Princes began fighting the mongols.
  • Period: Jan 28, 1300 to

    1300-1600

    Princes beat the mongols and Russia grew.
  • 1700

    1700

    Russian czars and rulers expanded the size of Russia.
  • 1812

    1812

    French ruler Napoleon invaded Russia.
  • 1861

    1861

    Serfdom was abolished in Russia.
  • 1917

    1917

    Because of food shortages there were riots in St.Petersburg.
  • Russian revolution

    Russian revolution

    Establishment of communism.
  • 1940

    1940

    Soviet Union anexed the Baltic Nation.
  • Period: to

    Cold War

    US vs Soviet Union- no actual fighting.
  • 1941

    1941

    German troops atack the Soviet Union during WWII.
  • 1945

    1945

    Soviet Union takes over tge German capital fo Berlin-Berlin wall.
  • 1980

    1980

    New leader Gorbachev starts many changes.

  • 1991

    Break up of the Soviet Union-no more communism.
  • 1999

    1999

    Vladmir Putin-Russia's president.
  • 800s

    800s

    Slavic poeple confronted the vikings.
  • Period: to Jan 28, 1200

    800s-1200s

    Russian princess ruled a large area of Russia