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Ivan's Dynasty
When Ivan’s dynasty came to an end, a period of anarchy known as the Time of Troubles followed. -
Michael Romsnov
The Zemsky Sobor, or national assembly, chose Michael Romanov as the new czar -
Peter the Great
Peter the Great became czar. -
St. Petersburg
Peter began the construction of a new city, St. Petersburg, his window on the West. St. Petersburg was finished during Peter’s lifetime and remained the Russian capital until 1918. -
Russia's Power
Under Peter, Russia became a great mil- itary power. By his death in 1725, Russia was an important European state. -
The Romanov dynasty
The Romanov dynasty lasted until 1917.