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Starting point: Russia in 1645

Annotated timeline of Russia 1645 to 1741 showing early Muscovy, Peter's reforms, and the unstable succession after 1725

In 1645 Russia was a huge state ruled by the Tsar, who claimed autocratic power with few formal limits. Yet size did not mean easy control, because orders from Moscow had to travel across vast distances and depended on boyars, local officials, the Church and the army to be enforced.

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Starting point: Russia in 1645

Annotated timeline of Russia 1645 to 1741 showing early Muscovy, Peter's reforms, and the unstable succession after 1725

In 1645 Russia was a huge state ruled by the Tsar, who claimed autocratic power with few formal limits. Yet size did not mean easy control, because orders from Moscow had to travel across vast distances and depended on boyars, local officials, the Church and the army to be enforced.

Russia 1645–1741 Lesson

Russia 1645–1741 Lesson