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Jan 1, 1555
St. Basil's Cathedral
Construction begins on St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. -
Romanov Dynasty
The Romanov dynasty of czars begins. -
Nikon
Nikon becomes head of the Russian Orthodox Church and makes reforms that lead to a religious upheaval called the Great Schism. -
Peter the Great
Peter the Great becomes czar of Russia and later moves the capital to St. Petersburg. -
Napoleon
The French general, Napoleon, retreats during winter after a failed attack on Russia. -
Soviet Union
Russia becomes a part of the Soviet Union. -
Czar Alexander II
Czar Alexander II ussues an order freeing all Russian serfs, that is, peasants held in servitude. -
Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution occurs. Lenin, then Stalin take power. -
Soviet Union Falls
Russia becomes independent. -
Vladimir Putin
The Russians elect Vladimir Putin president.