Ivan IV, the Terrible and the Tsardom of Russia, c. 1598

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A map illustrating the rise and expansion of the Tsardom of Russia under the rule of Ivan IV Vasilyevich (commonly known as The Terrible, from the Russian “grozny“(грозный), Fearsome or Awe-inspiring). Originally a Grand Prince of Moscow, Ivan IV became the first to be crowned and rule as the Tsar of all Russia (from the Latin Caesar), previously a conglomerate of dutchies. He laid the foundation of absolute rule, engaged in a reign of terror against the nobility, reformed the government, opened diplomatic relations with England, wrote music, oversaw cultural and religious renaissance, and aggressively expanded the Russian borders through war and conquest. Shortly after his death (in 1584), Russia entered decades of instability known as The Troubles (Смута) that ended his Rurik dynasty and opened the way for the Romanovs.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2023, September 07). Ivan IV, the Terrible and the Tsardom of Russia, c. 1598. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17874/ivan-iv-the-terrible-and-the-tsardom-of-russia-c-1/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Ivan IV, the Terrible and the Tsardom of Russia, c. 1598." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 07 Sep 2023. Web. 21 Feb 2025.

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