Smoot early 17th century, is considered one of the most tragic eras Russia.This period had a tremendous impact on the further development of the state.
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According to some authors, the events of that time can be characterized as legitimate, and as random.However, prior to this period in the history of the country it is difficult to find a time that would contain a much unfavorable factors.
Time of Troubles began after the death of Ivan Vasilyevich.To power, as we know, came Boris Godunov, who had a connection with the oprichnina.Along with this comes a poor harvest.The weakened in the Livonian War the country starting food riots.Godunov struggling to save the day.But all his efforts useless.Moreover, he is suspected in the murder of Dmitry (son of Ivan the Terrible), and the society will not accept any evidence and investigations.The authority of the new king in a bedstvovaniya people finally falls.All these factors lead to the appearance of impostors.Desperate people are willing to stand up for those who promise improvements.
Sweden and Poland, claiming to be Russian territory, use the Time of Troubles and emerging pretenders to their advantage.For example, Lzhedmitry 1, supported by the Polish king, became king in the year of Russia.However, his excessive attention to the Kingdom of Poland caused discontent among the population.He took advantage of Shuya, who raised against the pretender dissatisfied.As a result, power is again replaced.
Accession Shuisky in 1606 did not remedy the situation.During the reign of the new king of thieves unfolding movement.As a result of uprisings Bolotnikova.According to some authors, this rebellion was the first civil war in the Russian state.
At the same time, there Lzhedmitry 2. Bolotnicov teaming up with him.The war is entering a new phase.It begins an offensive on Russia.Poles captured Smolensk.
Shumsky being in a desperate situation, appealed for help to Sweden.As a result of the allied Russian-Swedish army first breaks the Polish troops, and then defeated in the battle Klushinskoy.
failures in battles finally undermined the authority of Shumsky.The new stage of the Troubles marked conspiracy in Moscow.As a result, Shumsky shift.Power is transferred to the boyars, subsequently sworn Vladislav (Polish Prince).In the autumn of 1610 in Moscow came the Poles.
From 1610 to 1613.It began a period of "council of seven."It starts prominent anti-Polish movement in the country.Rebellion cover many of the city, forming a people's militia.This motion is defeated.But by the next year it formed the second militia leaders who have become Minin and Pozharsky.Moscow was taken, and the Poles were forced to capitulate.
In convened in 1613 Zemsky Sobor elected a new king.The era of the reign of the Romanov dynasty.The first king of this dynasty was Michael, who at the time was sixteen.
consequences of the Troubles became difficult for the entire state.The events of the period led to the impoverishment and undermining the economy, economic ruin.
consequences of the Troubles were expressed in Russian territorial losses.From the state withdrew the Kola Peninsula, Smolensk, Ukraine.
consequences of the Troubles emerged in the cultural sphere.The efforts of a closed country.The government was weakened.Despite the victory, Russia was in a very difficult environment.
internal situation in the country is reflected, of course, and in its external position.Russia began to occupy another place in the structure of economic and political ties.Relations with some countries temporarily stopped, the military potential of the country is in decline.
consequences of the Troubles had to overcome several generations of rulers.
