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1462
Much of Russia Freed from Tatars by Ivan III (Ivan the Great)
The Ottomans are forced out of Russia, and Russia reclaims its freedom as an independent nation with Ivan III as Tsar. -
1480
Moscow region free; Russian expansion presses south
With Moscow free from the Ottomans Russia begins to push to the south starting to for a “Buffer Zone” -
Period: 1533 to
Life of Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) first to emphasize the title of tsar; boyar power reduced
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Time of Troubles
Time of Turmoil in Russia with many battles over who should lead the nation. -
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Romanov dynasty
A family aristocracy that ruled Russia all the way until the Russian Revolution. -
Law enacted making Serfdom hereditary
This would keep the poor poor and the rich rich. By making serfdom hereditary it was increasingly difficult to rise in society. -
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Reign of Peter the Great
Make Russia similar to European culture, adopted ideas of new science, and formed a Russian Navy. -
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Reign of Catherine the Great
Extended central government powers into regional affairs and strengthened power of the Monarch. -
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Partition of Poland
Divided Polish territory between Russia, Prussia, and Austria. -
Law enacted tightening landlords power over serfs
This continued to prevent people from escaping poverty and gave the aristocrats even more power.