Absolutism in Eastern Europe

1598

Oct 8, 1598

In 1598, a period known as the Time of Troubles followed after the Ivan Dynasty ended.

1613

Oct 8, 1613

The time of troubles finally ended when zemsky sobor or national assembly chose Michael romanov as the new czar.

1689

Oct 8, 1689

Peter the Great became czar.

1703

Oct 8, 1703

Peter began construction of a new city called St. Petersburg.

1725

Oct 8, 1725

Peter the great died and Russia was an important European state.

1917

Oct 8, 1917

The Romanov Dynasty ended.