Absolutism in Eastern Europe

  • 1598 Time of Troubles begins

    After Ivan dynasty ended the period known as Time of Troubles began.
  • 1613 The Time of Troubles Ends

    The Time of Troubles ended when Michael Romanov became the new czar.
  • 1689 Peter The Great

    Peter The Great, one of the best and most important rulers of the Romanov dynasty became czar in 1689
  • 1703 Peter Begins Construction

    Construction of a new city begins (St.Petersburg)
  • 1725 Peters Death

    Peter The Great died in 1725 and because of this Russia became an important European State.
  • 1917 The End

    The Romanov Dynasty Ends