1682—1696 Interim: Joint rule, Sophia, and Natalia

Who was the director of Sophia’s Foreign Office?

Golitsyn

When did Sophia make a permanent peace treaty with Poland?

1684

In Sophia’s permanent peace with Poland, what territories did Poland give up its claims to (3)?

• Kiev

• Smolensk

• other disputed Ukrainian territories

In Sophia’s permanent peace with Poland, how much money did Russia pay to Poland?

146,000 roubles

In Sophia’s permanent peace with Poland, what did Russia agree to?

to go to war against the Turks and the Crimea

What did Russia join as a result of Sophia’s permanent peace with Poland?

Holy League

When was Golitsyn’s first failed campaign in the Crimea?

1687

When was Golitsyn’s seecond failed campaign in the Crimea?

1689

Who was Sophia’s lover and chief adviser?

Golitsyn

How did Sophia and Golitsyn reform legal procedure and penal codes?

made more humane

What did Golitsyn make plans for (3)?

• educating young Russians abroad

• building modern Western-style army

• easing condition of serfs

What was an indication of moves toward gender equality under Sophia and Golitsyn?

female guests were entertained on the same terms as men at some banquets

When did Golitsyn form a treaty with Poland?

1686

To how many European states were embassies sent in 1684—1688?

no fewer than 11

When was the Treaty of Nerchinsk?

1689

With which country did Russia negotiate the Treaty of Nerchinsk?

China

Why was the Treaty of Nerchinsk formed?

expulsion of Russians from the Amur River basin

When did Sophia force Ivan to marry in the hopes of producing a stronger heir?

1684

What title did Sophia take, replacing ‘Regent’?

Autocrat

When did Peter marry Eudoxia?

1689

When were Golitsyn’s 2 failed campaigns against the Crimean Khanate?

1687, 1689

When did Sophia initiate a second Streltsy coup against Peter?

1689

What happened to diplomatic contacts under Natalia? Especially which country?

wound down — especially Poland

Which group were expelled immediately under Natalia?

Jesuit priests

When did Patriarch Joachim die? Who replaced him?

1690, Adrian

What did Patriarch Joachim want to do?

expel all non-Orthodox foreigners

What happened in 1692, exemplifying Peter’s apathy towards governing?

Peter had to be begged to return to Moscow to receive an important embassy from Persia

When did Peter visit Archangel (2)?

1693, 1694

When did Natalia die?

1694

When did Ivan V die?

1696

Who was Franz Lefort?

Peter’s Swiss drinking companion

Who was General Patrick Gordon? What did he do in Sophia’s coup against Peter?

Scot in the Russian service, friend of Peter, supported Peter

What family were Ivan and Sophia from?

Miloslavskys

What family were Peter and Natalia from?

Naryshkins