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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