Timeline of Russian history


This is a timeline of Russian history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Russia and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Russia. [|See also] the list of leaders of Russia.
Dates before 31 January 1918, when the Bolshevik government adopted the Gregorian calendar, are given in the Old Style Julian calendar.
Centuries: 9th10th11th12th13th14th15th16th17th
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[|10th] century

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19th century

20th century

After 31 January, the Bolsheviks adopted the Gregorian calendar. All dates hereafter are given in the New Style.

21st century

Published in the 19th century

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