Absolutism in Eastern Europe

By shanemccord

  • 1598

    Ivan’s dynasty came to an end, a period of anarchy known as the Times of Troubles followed.

  • 1613

    Zemsky Sobor chose Michael Romanov as the new czar.

  • 1689

    Peter the Great became czar.

  • 1703

    Peter began the construction of a new city, St. Petersburg.

  • 1725

    Russia was an important European state when Peter died.

  • 1917

    Romanov dynasty ended.