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1700s in Russia

  • Great Northern WarIn the autumn of 1698, a secret meeting took place in Rawa Ruska between Peter I of Russia and Augustus II the Strong. They discussed plans to attack Sweden…
  • Tsardom of RussiaOn the 16th of January 1547, Ivan IV stood before a crowd in Moscow and accepted the crown that would change history. He became the first ruler to officially…