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  1. 2 days ago · The groundwork of the Russian Empire was laid by Ivan III (r. 1462–1505), who greatly expanded his domain, established a centralized Russian national state, and secured independence against the Tatars. His grandson, Ivan IV (r. 1533–1584), became in 1547 the first Russian monarch to be crowned "tsar of all Russia". Between 1550 and 1700 ...

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  3. 1 day ago · Here is the story of the first seven Romanov tsars who laid the foundation for Imperial Russia: 1. Michael I (1613-1645) Michael Romanov was elected tsar in 1613, bringing an end to the Time of Troubles – a period of political instability following the end of the Rurik dynasty. As the first Romanov tsar, Michael focused on restoring order and ...

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Nicholas_IINicholas II - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Nicholas II. Nicholas II (Nikolai Alexandrovich Romanov; [d] 18 May [ O.S. 6 May] 1868 – 17 July 1918) or Nikolai II was the last reigning Emperor of Russia, King of Congress Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917.

  5. 3 days ago · The so-called "Council on Widowed Priests" of 1503, convened in Moscow under Prince Ivan III Vasilyevich, confirmed the age limits for clergy and decreed the defrocking of priests for a second marriage. The Council also addressed various issues related to monastic life.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BelarusBelarus - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · The Muscovites, led by Ivan III of Russia, began military campaigns in 1486 in an attempt to incorporate the former lands of Kievan Rus', including the territories of modern-day Belarus and Ukraine. [41]

  7. 4 days ago · Major General Ivan Popov, 49, a hero among ordinary soldiers whose call sign was 'Spartacus', had headed the 58th army. A Russian court has detained him for two months in custody, accusing him of ...

  8. 4 days ago · Major General Ivan Popov, former commander of Russia's 58th army, is seen in this image released on June 9, 2023. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights ...

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