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When did the Russian Empire begin?
Probably from 1480, when Ivan III (Ivan the Great) threw off Mongol rule and made Russia independent: he had imperial ideas, and his son was Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) who greatly enlarged it.
Why was Ivan the Great called Ivan the Great?
Ivan III Vasilevich was called Ivan the Great because he tripled the territory of his state, renovated the Kremlin in Moscow, laid the foundations of the Russian State that became a huge Empire, and was had one of the longest reign of any Russian ruler, 43 years.
Which event had the most impact on the modern Russia?
Ivan III had developed an army and revolted on russia which devastated russias culture
How did Ivan the Great make further Russian expansion possible in the 1500's?
Ivan III (the Great) freed Russia from Tartar control, thereby allowing the money previously paid to the Tartars to be redirected into expansion and building.
Who was the first crowned czar of Russia?
The first ruler of what is Russia today was named Rurik. His birthdate is unknown but he ruled until his death in 879 AD.
