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The Heart of Eastern Europe
Revolt against Tsar Nicholas I sparks political unrest in Saint Petersburg and beyond.
Treaty of Bucharest: Territorial Changes and Russian Influence in the Region
Establishment of Taurida Governorate with Ukrainian population at Taurida Palace
Treaty Ending Russo-Turkish War
Peace treaty between Russia and Ottoman Empire changes Black Sea trade dynamics forever.
Revolt against Polish Rule in Ukraine
Great Northern War climax: decisive defeat of Swedish forces by Russian army.
Peace Treaty Between Poland-Lithuania and Crimean Khanate Signed
Treaty ending Russo-Polish War with Tsardom of Russia and Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Defeat of Polish forces by Cossacks and Tatars at Battle of Konotop
Military alliance formed between Ukrainian Cossacks and Tsardom of Russia
Struggle for control of strategic location intensifies, changing course of history.
Establishment of Union of Lublin strengthened ties between Kingdom of Poland and Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Vytautas the Great besieges Polotsk during Grand Duchy of Lithuania campaign.
Historic Battle between Lithuania and Moscow: Battle of Orsha
Medieval battle for control in Eastern Europe.
Historic Battle: Grand Duchy vs Golden Horde at Vorskla River
Treaty Signed Between Lithuania and Crimean Khanate
Historic battle between Lithuania and Golden Horde: Battle of Blue Waters.
Religious center moves from Kiev to Vladimir
Devastating Mongol Invasion Sparks Chaos in Rus' Region
Galician-Volhynian Chronicle, one of the oldest East Slavic chronicles, is completed.
Formation of Galicia-Volhynia by Yaroslav Osmomysl
Conflict between Grand Prince Yaroslav and Pechenegs at Stugna River.
Christianization of Kyivan Rus: Prince Vladimir the Great's Baptism
Birth of Kyiv: Founded by Polans tribe
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