| 862 |
|
Viking state founded in Russia by Rurik - Slavs united |
| 1119 |
|
Kiev sacked by Slavs and kingdom split |
| 1241 |
|
Mongols invade Russia and Central Europe |
| 1246 |
|
Alexander Nevsky becomes Grand Duke of Vladimir |
| 1363 |
|
Mongol leader Tamerlaine starts conquest of Russia |
| 1380 |
|
Muskovite Russians defeat Mongols |
| 1462 |
|
Muskovite Ivan III first to adopt title of Tsar |
| 1471 |
|
Ivan III takes Novgorod and extends influence |
| 1481 |
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Final defeat of Mongol forces by Russians |
| 1533 |
|
Ivan IV (the Terrible) crowned Tsar of Russia |
| 1556 |
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Ivan the Terrible increases Russian territory in south and east |
| 1584 |
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Boris Godunov temporarily takes control of Russia |
