1. Rise of Modern Nations Russia

2. Kievan Rus’ ( )
Loose group of Slavic tribes under a king

4. Kievan Rus’ (882-1240) Group of Slavic tribes under a king
Vladimir the Great converted nation to Orthodox Christianity (Same religion as Byzantines)
Overrun by Mongolian Empire

5. Grand Duchy of Moscow (1283-1547)
Russian towns made client states of Mongolian Empire (paid Mongols tribute to keep them from attacking)
One town, Moscow, expanded its territory through war and money
9.15 million square miles / 25% worlds population

6. Grand Duchy of Moscow (1283-1547)
Ivan the Great
Prince of Moscow ( )
Stopped paying tribute to Mongols
Unified subjects through Orthodox Church (Moscow called third Rome after Constantinople falls in 1453)

7. 7:44-9:34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etmRI2_9Q_A

8. Tsardom of Russia (1547-1721) Ivan the Terrible (Reigned 1533-1584)
Took the title of Tsar (Caesar) in 1547
Unified Russia by taking land from nobles
Absolute rule in civil and religious matters