History of Russia Questions
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How long is the Russian presidential term?
After the death of Lenin who were competing to be the new leaders of the Soviet Union.
Bolshevik Red Guards stormed the winter palace and took over the provisional government
Anyone who opposed to Alexander III was sent to
city of Russia known as 'Peter the Great's window'
communist leader causing millions of deaths in Ukraine in 1930s
soviet leader introducing democratic reforms in 1987
mountains separating European and Asian Russia
city known as Leningrad after Russian Revolution
nation Russia lost possession of Manchuria and Sakhalin island to in 1904-05 war
She changed her name to "Sophia", a German Princess who inherited the Romanov throne and guided Russia to accept more enlightenment principles? Tried some reforms, but was hesitant.
Who invaded in 1812 and marched all the way to Moscow, but the lack of supplies and brutal winter killed much of his forces? He had to retreat with a fragment.
What young man took the title as first Romanov in 1613...empire expanded East as his power increased?
What Czar with the loss of his beloved and beautiful wife turned brutal and ordered the death of thousands...even seeing his son die from abuse?
What first notable city emerged but by 900 it had been raided by Vikings? Later to become the capital of Ukraine.
Who felt the need to establish the Secret Police as a result of radicals in the Decemberist Revolt? He pushed expansion toward the Ottomans.
Who was intending modernization after freeing Serfs and other reforms, bombing cut his legacy short in 1881?
Who was the last of the Romanov's, his rule was not effective, and the military suffered badly in their war against Austro-Hungary? His entire family died 1917
Who was a very tall leader who surveyed Europe, and desired to westernize and militarize Russia...he defeated Sweden, and ordered massive port on Baltic?
European architects designed what classical city and included the Cathedrals, fountains...and Hermitage?