Absolutism: Illustrated Time Line

  • The End of an Era

    Ivan the Terrible's reign ends.
  • The New Czar

    The New Czar
    Michael Romanov is chosen as czar by Zemsky Sobor.
  • The Complete Czar of Russia

    The Complete Czar of Russia
    Peter the Great becomes czar.
  • The Death of Peter the Great

    The Death of Peter the Great
    Peter the Great of Russia dies.
  • Russian Revolution

    Russian Revolution
    St. Petersburg was discredited as Russia's capital. The next year, the capital became Moscow. The House of Romanov came to an end.