Michael of Russia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Michael of Russia born?July 22, 1596
2. When did Michael of Russia die?July 23, 1645
3. What is the reign?1613 – 1645
4. What is the dynasty?Romanov (First Tsar)
5. Who was Michael of Russia and why was he chosen as king?Michael was a young boy who became king in 1613. He was chosen to end the chaotic Time of Troubles and unite a broken country.
6. What did Michael do to bring peace to Russia?He signed treaties with Sweden and Poland, ending long wars. These agreements helped Russia recover and stay strong.

Time of Troubles (Smuta): A period of political crisis, civil war, and foreign intervention in Russia from 1598 to 1613.
Zemsky Sobor: An elected council of representatives from various social classes in medieval and early modern Russia.
Patriarch Filaret: Feodor Nikitich Romanov, Michael I's father, who served as Patriarch of Moscow and played a significant role in his son's early reign.
Cossacks: A group of predominantly East Slavic Orthodox Christian people known for their military traditions and semi-autonomous communities, instrumental in Siberian expansion.