The Synthesis of "Rurik Dynasty"

Explore the Rurik dynasty, the Viking-descended rulers who founded the Kievan Rus' and shaped the course of Russian history for over 700 years.

Discover Kievan Rus', the medieval state that laid the cultural foundation for modern Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus, and its contested historical legacy.

Explore the reign of Ivan the Terrible, Russia's first crowned tsar, known for his vast territorial expansion and brutal reign of terror.

Explore the rise and dramatic fall of the House of Romanov, the last imperial dynasty that ruled Russia for over 300 years until their execution.

Explore the Russian Empire, one of history's largest empires, from its founding by Peter the Great to its dramatic fall in the 1917 Revolution.

An overview of the Tsardom of Russia (1547-1721), the era of Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great that saw vast expansion and autocratic rule.

Discover the Piast dynasty, the first ruling family of Poland who forged a nation, adopted Christianity, and shaped the course of Polish history for centuries.

Discover the House of Vasa, the powerful royal dynasty that founded modern Sweden, ruled two nations, and shaped Northern European history.

A concise overview of the series of wars between the Russian and Ottoman Empires that reshaped Eastern Europe and the balance of power.

Explore the Bagratid dynasty, which ruled Armenia and Georgia, ushering in a golden age of independence, culture, and architectural marvels.