c. 862★★★★★
Rurik comes to rule Novgorod (traditional)
According to the Primary Chronicle, the Varangian chieftain Rurik was invited to rule Novgorod in 862, traditionally the start of the Rurik dynasty.
DynastyPolitics· Russia
Timeline
4 events9th century
16th century
- 1547★★★★★
Ivan IV crowned first Tsar of All Russia
Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) is crowned in Moscow with the title of Tsar, marking the beginning of the Tsardom of Russia.
DynastyPolitics· Russia
17th century
- 1613★★★★★
Michael Romanov elected Tsar, founding the Romanov dynasty
An assembly of the land elects Michael Romanov as Tsar, ending the Time of Troubles; the Romanovs rule Russia until 1917.
Dynasty· Russia
20th century
- March 15, 1917★★★★★
February Revolution: abdication of Nicholas II
Protests and mutinies in Petrograd force Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate, ending more than three centuries of Romanov rule.
RevolutionDynasty· Russia