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Russian Empire
The Russian Empire stretched from Poland and Finland across Siberia to Alaska, making it one of the largest empires in history. It expanded into the Caucasus and Central Asia in the 19th century. The revolutions of 1917 overthrew the Romanov monarchy.
Key facts
| Dates | 1721 – 1917 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe, Asia, Americas |
| Capitals | Saint Petersburg, Moscow (1728–1730) |
| Founder | Peter the Great |
| Religion(s) | Russian Orthodox Christianity |
| Peak extent | ≈ 22.8 million km² (c. 1895 CE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Tsardom of Russia Swedish Empire Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Khanate of Kokand Kingdom of Poland Grand Duchy of Lithuania Crimean Khanate Kazakh Khanate Kingdom of Imereti Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti Kalmyk Khanate
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.