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Jan 1, 1240
The Mongols conquer Kievan Rus
The Mongolians invade and conquer Kievan Rus. -
Jan 1, 1240
The people flee to North
The people of Kievan Rus flee to northern Asia and build settlements -
Jan 1, 1480
Ivan "The Great" ends the Mongolian Rule..
Ivan the Great ends the Mongol rule and declares independence for Russia. -
Peter the Great builds St. Petersburg
In order for Russia to make more contact with Europe, Peter the Great builds St. Petersburg. -
Napoleon Invades Russia
Napoloen Bonaparte, along with the French Army, invades Russia. -
The People Burn Moscow and the French Retreat
The people of Russia burn Moscow and renders the French out of resources, and they retreat. -
People overthrow Czars
Revolution comes through Russia and the people overthrow Czars. -
Soviet Union Falls
The Soviet Union is overthrown by the people and certain groups in Russia. -
The Creation of Kievan Rus
Kievan Rus was created by early Slavs around the city of Kiev, which is now the capital of Ukraine. This civilization prospered from river trade between Scandinavia and the Byzantine Empire. -
Conversion to Eastern Orthodox Christianity
East Orthodox Christianity was spread by missionaries from the Byzantine Empire to Kievan Rus. These missonaries also brought a written language.
