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Title: The%20Rise%20of%20Russia%20and%20Eastern%20Europe


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The Rise of Russia and Eastern Europe
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Russian Geography
  • Developed in modern day Ukraine
  • Political center moves to Northern area
  • 3 distinct geographical regions
  • Northern Forests
  • Southern Fertile Lands
  • Southern Steppe Grasslands

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Growth of Kiev
  • Slavs settled in Russia
  • Slavs absorbed the Vikings into their society
  • Golden Age 1019-1054 under Yaroslav the Wise
  • Ends with Mongol invasions

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Byzantine Influence
  • Trade relationships and economic ties develop
    between the two areas
  • Introduction of Christianity
  • Princess Ogla converts to Christianity
  • Grandson Vladminir spreads Christianity
  • Mass baptisms throughout empire
  • Brought writing and education to region

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Moscow Takes the Lead
  • Located on important trade and river routes
  • Russian Orthodox Church makes Moscow the
    spiritual capital city becomes more powerful
  • Princes of Moscow build power and influence

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Ivan the Great (Ivan III)
  • Ruled from 1462 1505
  • United much of Russia and freed people from
    Mongols rule / taxes
  • Limited the boyars, or land holding nobles, power
  • Became the CZAR established absolute monarchial
    power

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Ivan the Great
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Ivan the Great Bell Tower
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Ivan the Terrible
  • First Czar (at age 3) and witnesses horrific acts
    throughout his childhood
  • Became insane after his first wife died

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Ivan the Terrible
  • Constructive Reign (1547-1560)
  • Developed strong system of central government
  • Founded a national assembly
  • Limited the power of the nobility, but tied serfs
    to the land

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Ivan the Terrible
  • Destructive Reign
  • Fits of violent rage (killed own son)
  • Developed the oprichniki agents of terror
  • Introduced absolute power to Russia, but left
    nation in bad shape

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Ivan the Terrible
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