Ivan IV Vasiljevich the Terrible (1530-1584) was a Grand Prince "all over the Rus" (since 1533), the first Russian Tsar (since 1547), the son of Vasili III. Since 40s he governed together with elected the Rada. Meeting of the Zemstvo was began at his time, code of laws was compiled in 1550. He reformed the Government and Court (province, zemsky and so on ...). He conquered Kazan Khan (1552) and Astrakhan Khan (1556). For strengthening of state power and unification of Rus he introduced "the oprichnina" in 1565. He took part in Livonian War (1558-1583). Commercial connections with England were set up (1553), the first printing-house was created in Moscow. Joining of Siberia to Russian State was begun (1581). Home policy of Ivan IV was accompanied with repressions and strong enslaving of peasants.

PUBLISHED DATE	1884 PARIS
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