Learn about the complicated history of Imperial Russia, ruled by the Romanovs from 1600-1917. Explore the influence of the Mongol dominance prior to Imperial Russia. Gain knowledge about its growth from isolated fiefdoms to a highly centralized autocracy, the impact of its geography and immensity of land, its political developments, its military conquests and its religious and cultural developments. Review the key personalities that drove Imperial Russia and compare the similarities and differences between Imperial Russia and the Soviet Union and the current Russian state.
