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Jan 16, 1547
Ivan IV is crowned first Czar of Russia
This signifies the beginning of a structured government in Russia. -
Czar Peter the Great is Crowned Czar
During his rule, Peter the Great built up St. Petersburg, which became the center for Russia affairs. -
Czar Alexander II liberates the serfs
This ended oppression of the lower class in Russian Society. -
Trotsky and Lenin take control of the Russian Government
This signifies the end of Romanov rule. -
The Soviet Union is Formed
The USSR became a huge military power -
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Stalin becomes dictator of the USSR
Millions of people died during Stalin’s rule, due to his negligence and cruelty. -
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The Cold War
This "war" was a 45 year deadlock between Russia and the US that left the world in fear of nuclear war. -
Yuri Gagarin goes to space
This started the space race between Russia and the US. -
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Mikhail Gorbachev attempts to reconstruct Russian government.
He attempted to make Russia a democracy through reforms such as Glasnost and Perestroika. -
The Soviet Union falls
This left Russia on its own to try to form some type of government.
