Interesting facts about Ivan the Terrible Is a great opportunity to learn more about the Russian tsars. He is one of the most famous rulers of Russia. Ivan Vasilievich was one of the most educated people of his time, possessing a phenomenal memory and theological erudition. Some consider him one of the greatest kings, while others call the ruler a despot and executioner.
So, here are the most interesting facts about Ivan 4 the Terrible.
- Ivan 4 Vasilyevich the Terrible (1530-1584) - Grand Duke of Moscow and All Russia from 1547 to 1584.
- While Ivan was little Russia, the Shuisky dynasty ruled, but already at the age of 13 he took power into his own hands, sentencing his guardians to death.
- When Ivan the Terrible turned 20, he founded Ruda - a ruling body where people of different social backgrounds were located.
- Did you know that Grozny formed the first regular army in history, consisting of archers?
- Ivan the Terrible is the author of the law, according to which serfs were allowed to change their master once a year. This happened on St. George's Day.
- An interesting fact is that after taking the tonsure, Ivan the Terrible received the name - Jonah.
- During the reign of the tsar, various schools began to open in some Russian cities.
- While in power, Ivan the Terrible was able to almost double the territory of the state. As a result, in terms of area, Russia turned out to be larger than all of Europe.
- Under Grozny, military service, starting at the age of 15, became lifelong.
- The reign of Ivan 4 was marked by bloody and troubled years of the oprichnina. The guardsmen were called state people who made up the personal guard of the king. According to the tsarist order, in Moscow drinking establishments they were supposed to pour alcoholic beverages free of charge.
- Ivan the Terrible came from an old family of Rurikovich.
- Grozny had 6 legitimate children, of which only two were able to survive.
- Ivan 4 was in power longer than any Russian ruler - 50 years and 105 days.
- An interesting fact is that the legendary library of the king was so huge that scientists still cannot count the exact number of books.
- Did you know that Ivan the Terrible was an avid hunter?
- Ivan Vasilyevich earned his nickname "Terrible" for his cool temper at a young age.
- The catchphrase "filkin's letter" entered the people precisely from this tsar, since that is how he called the messages received from Metropolitan Philip.
- By order of Ivan Vasilyevich the Terrible, all Jewish merchants were banned from entering Russia.
