Absolutism in Eastern Europe

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  • Ivan IV

    Ivan IV
    Ivan's dynasty came to a devastating end in 1598. The time period following this event was known as the Time of Troubles.

  • Michael Romanov

    Michael Romanov
    Michael Romanov was chosen to be the new czar by Zemsky Sobor.

  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great
    Peter the Great became the new czar

  • St. Petersburg

    St. Petersburg
    A huge war was fought with Sweden to enable Peter to aquire lands. Peter began the construction of St. Petersburg in 1703.

  • Russia

    Russia
    Russia became a great military power. After Peter died in 1725, Russia became a European state.

  • Romanov Dynasty

    Romanov Dynasty
    Peter the Great was one of the most prominent members of the Romanov Dynasty that ended in 1917.