Russia Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the first Tsar of Russia?
A
Ivan the Terrible (crowned Grand Prince in 1547).
He was know for centralizing Russian power and expanding its territories significantly, but his reign was marked by oppressive policies and the establishment of a police state, laying foundational aspects of Russian autocracy.
2
Q
What are the two main East-West railways in Russia?
A
Trans Siberian and Baikal-Amur Mainline
