Discover the fate of the Romanov family, executed by Bolsheviks in 1918, marking the fall of Russia's imperial dynasty during the Revolution.
Discover when Russia became communist, the role of the 1917 October Revolution, and the formation of the Soviet Union.
Learn why Finland was never part of the USSR and its path to independence after the Russian Empire era.
Discover how Ivan III, known as Ivan the Great, ended Mongol rule over Russia in 1480 and established Russian independence.
Discover the historical name of Russia in the 1200s and learn about Kievan Rus', the medieval federation that shaped Eastern Europe.
Discover why Armenians migrated to Russia, exploring history, politics, and economic opportunities.
Discover whether Russia is featured in Battlefield 1 and learn about its expansion pack, 'In the Name of the Tsar.'