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Dec 3, 1533
Ivan the terrible makes his move for power
Ivan the Terrible succeeds his father -
Jan 16, 1547
huge crowning celebration for ivan the terrible
He is becoming the first Tsar of the country -
Aug 22, 1553
First book printed in russia
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Nov 2, 1554
Muscovy conquered and annexed the Astrakhan Khanate.
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Nov 2, 1558
Livonian War: Ivan demanded a back-breaking tribute from the Bishopric of Dorpat. The Bishop sent diplomats to Muscovy to renegotiate the amount; Ivan expelled them and invaded and occupied the Bishopric
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Nov 2, 1561
Battle of Ergeme: Ivan's army crushed the forces of the Livonian Order.
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Nov 2, 1563
Ivan established the Oprichnina, a Muscovite territory ruled directly by the tsar
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Nov 2, 1565
The Union of Lublin was signed. Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania were merged into the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth; Poland began aiding Lithuania in its war against Muscovy
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Nov 2, 1569
The Oprichnina was abolished.
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Nov 2, 1571
Ivan killed his oldest son
