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1530 BCE
Ivan IV “The Terrible” became Russia’s first crowned czar
He became Russia’s first crowned czar -
1470 BCE
Ivan III “The Great” ended Mongol rule
He ended the Mongol rule. -
1200 BCE
Mongols invade Kiev
They ruled the area for over 200 years. -
800 BCE
Scandinavian Warriors (Varangians) & Slavs settle near Volga & Dnieper Rivers
Settled near Volga & Dnieper Rivers -
Peasants became Serfs
Serfs virtually enslaved workforce bound to the land & under the control of the nobility -
Peter I “The Great” came to power
Enlarged territory, Built stronger military, Developed trade partners w/ W Europe, Built new capital -
Czar Alexander II was assassinated
(1855-1881) -
Bolsheviks seized control from Czar Nicholas II
Bolsheviks were a revolutionary group, believing in Communism, led by Vladimir Lenin -
Vladimir Lenin was head of Soviet government
from 1917-1924 -
Mikhail Gorbachev assumed power
Created Perestroika a policy of economic restructuring and
Glasnost a policy of greater political openness.
