Absolutism in Russia

By rinerall
  • Nov 12, 1533

    Ivan the Terrible begins his rule

    Ivan the Terrible begins his rule
    Ivan became the first Russian Czar in 1533 at 14 years old
  • Period: Nov 12, 1547 to Nov 12, 1560

    The Good Year

    In this period land was added, laws were made to unite Russia, and was ruled justly and fairly.
  • Nov 12, 1553

    Ivan ordered the Moscow Print Yard to be created

    By Ivan's order in 1553 the Moscow Print Yard was established, a religious book.
  • Nov 12, 1555

    Saint Basil's Cathedral was created.

    Saint Basil's Cathedral was created.
    Link Upon Ivan the Terrible's orders, Saint Basil's Cathedral was built.
  • Nov 12, 1560

    Anastasia died.

    Anastasia died.
    Ivan's wife, Anastasia died unexpectidly from a mysterious illness.
  • Period: Nov 12, 1560 to

    The Bad Year

    Ivan the Terrible rules. His wife died and blames boyars and starts to kill them, killed anyone considered a tratior or a threat, Ivan killed his son
  • Nov 12, 1565

    Oprichnina was created

    Oprichnina was created
    The Oprichnina, the secret police, was created.
  • Nov 12, 1581

    Ivan killed his oldest son

    Ivan kills his son because he gets in a fight about his wife and her clothing choice.

  • Ivan the Terrible died.

    It is believed that Ivan the Terrible died on March 18th while playing chess with Bogdan Belsky.

  • A New Czar is selected

    A New Czar is selected
    In 1613, Micheal Romanove was selected to become the next czar of Russia.