Russia

The Emergence of Russia

By gonzaabr000
  • Jan 28, 1237

    1237

    1237
    Mongol warriors took over the region.
  • Jan 28, 1300

    1300s

    1300s
    Princes began fighting the mongols.
  • Period: Jan 28, 1300 to

    1300-1600

    Princes beat the mongols and Russia grew.

  • 1700

    1700
    Russian czars and rulers expanded the size of Russia.

  • 1812

    1812
    French ruler Napoleon invaded Russia.

  • 1861

    1861
    Serfdom was abolished in Russia.

  • 1917

    1917
    Because of food shortages there were riots in St.Petersburg.

  • Russian revolution

    Russian revolution
    Establishment of communism.

  • 1940

    1940
    Soviet Union anexed the Baltic Nation.
  • Period: to

    Cold War

    US vs Soviet Union- no actual fighting.

  • 1941

    1941
    German troops atack the Soviet Union during WWII.

  • 1945

    1945
    Soviet Union takes over tge German capital fo Berlin-Berlin wall.

  • 1980

    1980
    New leader Gorbachev starts many changes.

  • 1991

    Break up of the Soviet Union-no more communism.

  • 1999

    1999
    Vladmir Putin-Russia's president.

  • 800s

    800s
    Slavic poeple confronted the vikings.
  • Period: to Jan 28, 1200

    800s-1200s

    Russian princess ruled a large area of Russia