Russia's history spans more than a thousand years, from the founding of Kievan Rus to the age of the Tsars, the rise of the Russian Empire, and the Soviet era that reshaped the twentieth century. This collection covers the people, events, and turning points that shaped modern Russia - from Peter the Great's naval reforms to the revolutions and reforms that followed.
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