Russian History

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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.