Western Civilization pp.425-432 History & Culture of Russia / Ancient Russia THE MONGOL CONQUEST   THE MONGOL YOKE  Muscovite Culture  The Mongols and the Emergence of Moscow I. Constants in Russian History        A. Expansion        B. Absolutism        C.Xenophobia II. Tsars and Absolutism       A.  Ivan III   (1462-1505)       B. Ivan IV, theTerrible, (1520-1584)      C.  Boris Godunov  (1584-1605)  III.   Romanov Dynasty (1613-1917)     A.  Michael, czar of Russia     B.  Peter the Great (1689-1725)          Russia's Reforming Tsar: Peter the Great          Peter I,           Peter's Russia          1. Westernization                    2. Expansion                a. Northern War with Sweden      Northern War     C.  Elizabeth of Russia    1741-1762)      D. Catherine II , the Great (1762-1796)          Peter III, czar of Russia  deposed husband of Catherine II          1. Westernization           2. Expansion  Be sure that you understand that the issue of Westernization was and is a divisive matter in Russian history.  Be sure to note how the Russian rulers maintained their absolute authority.  Be able to describe how Peter I, Elizabeth and Catherine II were alike in their westernization and expansionist policies.  Be sure you are familiar with Peter I and Catherine II's biographies. Links  Chronology of Russian History Zimskii_Sobor  Peter the Great and the Rise of Russia, 1682-1725 Jean Rousset de Missy's Description of Peter I's Western Dress Code The Personality of Peter the Great  Peter the Great  gossip  Russia's Dark Enlightenment  more gossip Catherine the Great  Catherine II and Peter III: The Odd Couple  gossip about their marriage Romanovs slide show.