1991

Russia becomes independent of Soviet Union.

1844

1581

1689-1725

Peter the Great introduces

Cossacks begin
new reforms, primarily with
conquering Siberia. the navy and military

Petrashevsky meetings begin.

Fyodor Dostoevsky began to
participate in the meetings in
1847. In 1849, members of the
Circle were sentenced to death.

1529

1798-1814

Russian Orthodox Church becomes independent of other Orthodox churches, and

Christianity in Russia reaches an all time
high.

Russia intervenes with Frances

Revolutionary and Napoleonic
wars.
1825
Nicholas I, a staunch
conservative, becomes
emperor of Russia after
his older brother, Alexander I dies.

October 1917
Bolsheviks overthrow
Alexander Kerenskys
government.