Absolutism in Eastern Europe

Ivan Dynasty Comes to an End

Oct 9, 1598

When Ivan’s dynasty came to an end in 1598, a period of anarchy known as the Time of Troubles followed.

Michael Romanov

Oct 9, 1613

The Time of Troubles didn't end until the Zemsky Sobor, or national assembly, chose Michael Romanov as the new czar in 1613.

Peter the Great

Oct 16, 1689

Peter the Great became czar in 1689

Peter the Great

Oct 16, 1703

A long and hard-fought war with Sweden enabled Peter to acquire the lands he sought. On a marshland on the Baltic in 1703, Peter began the construction of a new city, St. Petersburg, his window on the West.

Death of Peter the Great

Oct 16, 1725

Under Peter, Russia became a great mil- itary power. By his death in 1725, Russia was an important European state.

Romanov Dynasty

Oct 16, 1917

The Romanov dynasty lasted until 1917.