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Tsardom of Russia
The Tsardom of Russia began with the coronation of Ivan IV (the Terrible) and expanded across the Volga and Siberia to the Pacific. The Romanov dynasty took power in 1613. Peter the Great proclaimed the Russian Empire in 1721.
Key facts
| Dates | 1547 – 1721 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Europe & colonial empires |
| Continent | Europe, Asia |
| Capital | Moscow |
| Founder | Ivan IV |
| Religion(s) | Russian Orthodox Christianity |
Before & after
Preceded by
Grand Duchy of Moscow Khanate of Kazan Astrakhan Khanate Khanate of Sibir Qasim Khanate
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.