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Jan 1, 1200
Molgols
The mogols took over Keivan Rus. Under mogol rule, Kiev lost most of their power. -
Jan 1, 1480
Ivan III
Ivan III was called "Ivan the Great." He seperated from mongol rule. And then declared independence. he formed the land called muscovy. -
Jan 1, 1547
Ivan IV
in 1547 Ivan IV conqured neiborhing territories. He ruled harshly, and he earned the name "Ivan the Terrible." -
Peter the Great
He wanted to obtain a warm-water port for trade. He also wanted to expand Russia's contact with Europe. He build a new capital- St. Petersburg. -
Napolean
He invaded Russia to expand his empire and obtain food and supplies. He found that when he got to the city, it was burned down. -
Alexander the Great
He build industries for people. HE also freed 40,000,000 serfs. -
World War I
Russia joined france and others to keep growing. -
Czar Nicholas
blamed for treason. -
Nicolos
stepped down from czar. -
Kievan Rus
Keivan Rus is now the capital of Ukraine. People there traded between Scandanavia and the Byzantine Empire.