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Early Russian History

Discover the fascinating journey of Russia from its early Byzantine influences to the reign of Peter the Great, exploring themes of expansion, warm-water ports, and the role of a strong central government. Learn about key figures like Alexander Nevsky and Ivan the Terrible, and the impact of the Romanov Dynasty on Russian history. Dive into the reforms and modernization efforts of Peter the Great and the geostrategic implications of the Great Northern War. Uncover the complexities of Russian society, from tsars and boyars to peasants and reform-minded leaders.

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Early Russian History

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  1. Early Russian History Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

  2. Russia Today

  3. Siberia  “Permafrost” • Average temperatures of January vary from 0 to -50°C, and in July from 1 to 25°C • 150,000,000 population. • A former “gulag” Soviet prison camp.

  4. Themes in Russian History • Expansion by conquest. • Need for warm-water ports. • The necessity of a strong, central government.

  5. Early Byzantine Influences:Orthodox Christianity

  6. Early Byzantine Influences:Orthodox Christianity

  7. Novgorod

  8. Russian Boyars

  9. Alexander Nevsky: 1220-1263 Protected Novgorod and Moscow from Mongols – Moscow becomes center TeutonicKnight

  10. The Mongols Invade Russia

  11. Ivan the Great (r. 1462-1505) Ivan III Tearing the Great Khan’s Letter Requesting More Tribute in 1480.

  12. IVAN “THE TERRIBLE” IV Ivan became TSAR / CZAR in 1547 Expanded Russia to the east – Sweden stopped them from going WEST Became quite paranoid after his wife died – went after the BOYARS

  13. Michael Romanov (r. 1613-1645) Romanov Dynasty(1613-1917)

  14. The Pendulum of Russian History Pro-WestFor Progress & ChangeEncourage New Ideas,Technologies, etc. Anti-WestIsolationistXenophobicUltra-Conservative • A few Tsars • Intellectual elites • Merchants/businessmen • Young members of the middle class. • Most Tsars • Russian Orthodox Church • Military • Boyars • peasants REFORM-MINDEDLEADER DEMAGOGUE

  15. Peter the Great (r. 1682-1725)

  16. PETER THE GREAT • WANTED A WARM WATER PORT (GREAT NORTHERN WAR – forced people into St. Petersburg) MODERNIZED ARMY & NAVY WESTERNIZING RUSSIA (industry, trade, less Boyar influence, fashion)

  17. Russia & Sweden After the Great Northern War

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