Absolutism in Russia

  • Period: Nov 12, 1206 to Nov 12, 1368

    Mongol Empire

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    This the period was when the largest contiguous land empire in human history exsisted. It spanned 9,700 km and covered an area of 24,000,000 km squared.
  • Period: Apr 5, 1462 to Oct 27, 1505

    Ivan III

    This is the time when Ivan III, or also known as Ivan the Great, ruled as the Grand Prince of Moscow and of all Russia
  • Period: Aug 25, 1530 to

    Ivan IV

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    This is the period in which Ivan III, also known as Ivan the Terrible, ruled Russia as the first Russian czar until the time of his death in 1584.
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    Boris Godunov

    This is the period when Boris Godunov ruled over Russia. He became virtual ruler after Ivan IV's death in 1584.
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    Michael I

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    This was the period when Michael I Romanov ruled as the czar of Russia and founder of the Romanov dynasty.
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    Romanov Dynasty

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    This is the period in which the Romanov family ruled. The first period consisted of the recovery after the Tme of Troubles. The second period was the reign of Peter I the Great, Catherine I, Peter II, Anna Ioannovna, Ivan VI, Elizabeth, Peter III, and Catherine the Great. The last period was the reign of Pavel I, Alexander I, Nichoas I, Alexander II, and Alexander III.
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    Peter I

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    This period is were Peter I, also known as Peter the Great, ruled Russia. He ascended to the throne when he was 10 years old, and became czar at age 16.
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    Elizabeth Petrovna

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    This was the period in which Elizabeth Petrovna, also known as Csar Elizabeth I, ruled Russia. She was born a peasant, but came to power in 1741.
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    Peter III

    This is the period where Peter III was emperor of Russia. He only ruled for six months, the possible reason being her was very pro-Prussian which made him very unpoular to the people.
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    Catherine II

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    This is the period when Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, ruled Russia. She was the most renowed and the longest ruling female ruler of Russia.