- The document provides a detailed history of Russian dynasties from 862 AD to the early 18th century, beginning with the Riurik dynasty which established Kievan Rus' and continued through periods of Mongol rule and the rise of Moscow. - Key figures discussed include Prince Oleg who expanded Kievan Rus', Princess Olga who converted to Christianity, and Prince Alexander Nevsky who helped consolidate power in the north and free Russia from Tatar control. - The document then covers the Romanov dynasty beginning in 1613 and the reforms of Peter the Great who westernized Russia and transformed it into a major European power.

1. A Brief History of Russian Dynasties. Mikhail Nokhov

2. Russian tradition places the beginning of Russia, Kievan Rus' as 862 AD. Oral traditions, and the Russian Primary Chronicle tells the story of Russia's emergence as a nation and how the house of Riurik became the rulers. This story tells how the Slavs, after driving out the Varangians and forcing them to return to Scandinavia, were faced with such disorder that they requested the return of the Varangians to rule them. At this request, three brothers returned, Riurik, Sineus and Truvor. Each took a different city to rule. Riurik became the prince of Novgorod and when the other two died he gained control of their cities also. Prince Riurik 862-879

4. Prince Riurik and Prince Oleg (879-912) When Riurik died, his son, Prince Igor, was recognized as the heir. However, he was too young to rule and a man named Oleg was chosen to rule instead until Prince Igor was old enough to rule. Oleg greatly expanded the borders of the fledgling country. One of the cities he conquered was Kiev, which became the control center. With this, Kievan Rus' began.

5. Monument to Prince Oleg in Novgorod.

6. Prince Oleg and Prince Igor Prince Oleg’s shield on gate of Tsargrad Prince Oleg’s warriors

7. Prince Oleg is talking to a magus. Prince Oleg is at the skeleton of his horse. Funeral of Prince Oleg. Prince Igor and princess Olga are sitting on the hill.

8. Prince Igor. (912- 945)

9. The battle between Prince Igor’s regiment and the Polovtsi.

10. The Battle field after the Bloody Battle

11. Russian epos teller Prince Igor in a hostile camp as a prisoner of war.

13. Prince Svyatoslav (957- 972)

14. Prince Yaropolk (972-980)

16. Prince Vladimir’s baptism Christian Icons in Kiev

17. Svyatopolk Damned (1015-1019)

19. Monument to Prince Yaroslav the Wise in Kiev.

20. Prince Izyaslav I Yaroslavich (1054-1078)

21. Prince Vsevolod I (1078-1093)

22. Prince Svyatoslav II (1093-1113)

23. Prince Vladimir II Manomakh (1113- 1125)

24. Prince Mstislav I (1125-1132)

25. Prince Yaropolk II (1132-1139)

26. Prince Vsevolod II Olgovich (1139- 1146)

27. Prince Igor II Olgovich (1146)

28. Prince Izyaslav II Mstislavovich (1146-1154)

29. Prince Rostislav –Mikhail Mstislavovich (1154-1155)

35. Monument to Prince Yuri Dolgoruky in Moscow

38. Prince Mstislav II (1167 – 1169)

54. Ivan I - Kalita

56. Prince Ivan II Meek

63. Ivan III– the Great (1462- 1505) His descendants followed this practice and by the reign of Ivan the Great, a free Russia was beginning to form. By this time, the Grand Princes had moved to Moscow. Ivan the Great began what came to be known as "the gathering of the Russian land." He set out to conquer all of the lands that had been a part of Kievan Rus'. Ivan the Great gained control of Novgorod, Tver, and parts of Poland. He was however, still paying tribute to the Tatars. They could see that he was quickly gaining more power than them and sent troops to Moscow to take the city. Ivan the Great sent his troops to meet the Tatars, but a battle never happened.

67. Ivan IV- the Terrible (1533-1584) With Feodor's death, Russia was, for the first time left without any legitimate heirs to the throne. A time of troubles hit Russia, as various princes and boyars fought to gain power and war and famine spread throughout Russia. Ivan IV‘ s reign had left Russia weak and without a strong ruler to maintain the country.

68. Ivan the Terrible and the Death of his Son.

69. Tsar Feodor I Iovanovich (1584-1598)

71. Tsarevitch Dmitry I, killed in Uglich.

78. Tsar Feodor III (1678-1682)

80. Sofia – regent (1682-1689) Ivan V, Peter the Great’s Cousin (1689-1696)

90. Empress Anna Leopoldovna with her son Ivan VI (1740-1741). ( killed in prison)

92. Empress Elisabeth I and the Prince Peter III