The Rise of The Rise of Russia and Russia and

Eastern EuropeEastern Europe

Russian GeographyRussian Geography

Developed in modern day UkraineDeveloped in modern day Ukraine Political center moves to Northern Political center moves to Northern

areaarea 3 distinct geographical regions:3 distinct geographical regions:

Northern ForestsNorthern ForestsSouthern Fertile LandsSouthern Fertile LandsSouthern Steppe – GrasslandsSouthern Steppe – Grasslands

Growth of KievGrowth of Kiev

Slavs settled in RussiaSlavs settled in Russia Slavs absorbed the Vikings Slavs absorbed the Vikings

into their societyinto their society Golden Age 1019-1054 under Golden Age 1019-1054 under

Yaroslav the WiseYaroslav the Wise Ends with Mongol invasions…Ends with Mongol invasions…

Byzantine InfluenceByzantine Influence Trade relationships and economic ties Trade relationships and economic ties

develop between the two areasdevelop between the two areas Introduction of ChristianityIntroduction of Christianity

Princess Ogla converts to ChristianityPrincess Ogla converts to ChristianityGrandson Vladminir spreads ChristianityGrandson Vladminir spreads ChristianityMass baptisms throughout empireMass baptisms throughout empireBrought writing and education to regionBrought writing and education to region

Moscow Takes the LeadMoscow Takes the LeadLocated on important trade Located on important trade

and river routesand river routesRussian Orthodox Church Russian Orthodox Church

makes Moscow the spiritual makes Moscow the spiritual capital = city becomes more capital = city becomes more powerfulpowerful

Princes of Moscow build Princes of Moscow build power and influencepower and influence

Ivan the Great (Ivan III)Ivan the Great (Ivan III)Ruled from 1462 – 1505Ruled from 1462 – 1505United much of Russia and United much of Russia and

freed people from Mongols rule freed people from Mongols rule / taxes/ taxes

Limited the boyars, or land Limited the boyars, or land holding nobles, powerholding nobles, power

Became the CZAR = Became the CZAR = established absolute established absolute monarchial powermonarchial power

Ivan the GreatIvan the Great

Ivan the Great Bell Ivan the Great Bell TowerTower

Ivan the TerribleIvan the Terrible

First Czar (at age First Czar (at age 3) and witnesses 3) and witnesses horrific acts horrific acts throughout his throughout his childhoodchildhood

Became “insane” Became “insane” after his first wife after his first wife dieddied

Ivan the TerribleIvan the Terrible

Constructive Reign (1547-1560):Constructive Reign (1547-1560):Developed strong system of Developed strong system of central governmentcentral government

Founded a national assemblyFounded a national assemblyLimited the power of the Limited the power of the nobility, but tied serfs to the nobility, but tied serfs to the landland

Ivan the TerribleIvan the Terrible

Destructive Reign:Destructive Reign:Fits of violent rage (killed Fits of violent rage (killed own son)own son)

Developed the oprichniki – Developed the oprichniki – agents of terroragents of terror

Introduced absolute power Introduced absolute power to Russia, but left nation in to Russia, but left nation in bad shape…bad shape…

Ivan the TerribleIvan the Terrible