A map illustrating the rise and expansion of the Tsardom of Russia under the rule of Ivan IV Vasilyevich (commonly known as The Terrible, from the Russian “grozny“(грозный), Fearsome or Awe-inspiring). Originally a Grand Prince of Moscow, Ivan IV became the first to be crowned and rule as the Tsar of all Russia (from the Latin Caesar), previously a conglomerate of dutchies. He laid the foundation of absolute rule, engaged in a reign of terror against the nobility, reformed the government, opened diplomatic relations with England, wrote music, oversaw cultural and religious renaissance, and aggressively expanded the Russian borders through war and conquest. Shortly after his death (in 1584), Russia entered decades of instability known as The Troubles (Смута) that ended his Rurik dynasty and opened the way for the Romanovs.

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  • Black_Mald_Futures [any]
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    6 months ago

    yeah but at least you get to enjoy spending time with your kid, that's actually meaningful and something that will matter in the future, unlike if I play another run of Victoria as like Scandinavia or some bullshit

    • nurjahreszeiten [he/him]
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      6 months ago

      Not everything is meaningful, and sometimes I am disappointed by my own decisions. I often feel like I'm wasting time, and having less time doesn't mean you can't be unhappy with your productivity. However, feeling this way can be a good thing, as it indicates that you might need to find a new hobby or spend more time with people you like.