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Nov 12, 1533
First Russian Czar
Ivan became Russia's first Czar -
Nov 12, 1560
Bad Period (1560-1584
Ivan's wife dies, has a secret police(Oprichnina) kill traitors and threats of Russia -
Nov 12, 1581
Ivan's heir
Kills his son out of rage, youngest son is next heir but is incapable of leading a country. -
Peter the Great
Becomes Czar at 17. Sent his sister to convent and sent her friends to Siberia or beheaded them. -
Michael Romanov
Started the Romanov dynasty that lasted 300 years. -
Peter travels Europe
He travels Europe for one year learning about other European culture. -
Peter returns to Russia
Makes Russia more modern. -
Russia undergoes changes
Men shave their beards,women wear prettier clothing,have parties, and started colleges and schools. Also a navy was built, men were sent to visit other countries, trading ships in new ports. -
$ for Peter's projects
Taxes were raised to pay for his projects. -
Peter's death
Dies of a cold trying to save some drowning soldiers.
