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Feb 25, 1533
Ivan the Terrible
1533
Ivan IV (the Terrible) the first czar; expands autocracy, begins annexation of Siberia -
Orthodox Church becomes indpendent
Russian Orthodox Church becomes independent of other orthodox churches -
Poland invasion
Poland invades Russia -
Michael Romanov
Michael Romanov becomes czar, founds dynasty that rules until 1917 -
Peter the Geat
Peter I (the Great) Russia's first emperor; creates modern European power; promotes Western culture, builds new capital, St. Petersburg -
Carolina the Great II
Catherine II (the Great) turns Russia into one of strongest powers in Continental Europe -
Nepoleon invades russia
Napoleon invades Russia; ferocious winter and Russian resistance nearly annihilate French -
Alexander II
1861
Alexander II emancipates serfs, launches reforms -
Russo- Japanese war
Russia loses Russo-Japanese War; Revolution of 1905 forces Nicholas II to accept a parliament, constitution -
Russai and WWII
Russia enters World War I, suffers devastating defeats from Germany and Austria, morale collapses; revolution erupts
