Absolutism By mtyree01 Oct 15, 1598 The Ivan Dynasty Ended Oct 15, 1613 Michael Romanov was chosen to be the new czar. Oct 15, 1689 Peter the Great because the new czar. Oct 15, 1703 Perter began building a city called St. Petersberg. Oct 15, 1725 Peter the Great died. Oct 15, 1917 The Romanov dynasty ended.