Three Famous Russian Tsars

By CristianMarquez98
  • Aug 25, 1530

    Ivan's Birth

    Ivan the Terrible was born on August 25th
  • Mar 12, 1547

    Crowned Tsar

    Ivan was crowned Tsar of all Russia. Made many changes such as the law code, the army, and the management of farm land
  • Mar 12, 1552

    Changing the army

    With Ivan making army changes, that made them much stronger than they were before. He then defeated the forces od Jezar and Astrakhan.
  • Mar 12, 1553

    Anastasia died

    Ivan suffered a deadly illness which changes his policies and personality. Several years later his wife, Anastasia died.
  • Mar 12, 1555

    Accused his family

    Ivan the Terrible accused his own family for stealing his crown
  • Mar 12, 1564

    Secretly left Russia

    Ivan had secretly left Russia leaving the people in a state of panic. This action then brought Ivan back for him to rule again.
  • Mar 12, 1570

    The Oprichniki

    Ivan led a group of people, known as the Oprichniki, to assult the city of Novgorod. Thousands were murdered.
  • Mar 12, 1571

    Crimean Tatars

    The Crimean Tatars took over the unprotected towns and villiages and set fire to the capitol. Ivan then overran then and took back what was rightfully his.
  • Mar 12, 1581

    Killed his own son

    Ivan had killed his own eldest son, who was destined to be the new heir.

  • Ivan's Death

    the death of Ivan was a major change in Russia. The people had no ruler which led Russia to almost crumble and fall.