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Beginning of the Time of Troubles
- When
- 1598
- Where
- Russia
The transition of power to Boris Godunov marked the start of the Time of Troubles, a period of political crisis and social instability in Russia.
The death of Feodor I and the subsequent accession of Boris Godunov are identified as the beginning of the Time of Troubles. This period was characterized by deep social crisis and lawlessness. It ended in 1613 with the accession of Michael I of the House of Romanov, but the initial instability began with the 1598 succession.
Sources
- Time of Troubles Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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