Ivan the Terrible, also known as Ivan IV, became the Grand Prince of Moscow on January 16, 1547. He was later crowned as the first Tsar of Russia on January 21, 1547. Ivan IV's reign marked the transition from the Grand Duchy of Moscow to the Tsardom of Russia. His rule was characterized by significant political, social, and military changes, but it was also marked by periods of violence and repression, earning him the epithet "the Terrible."
Ivan IV's coronation as the first Tsar of Russia symbolized the consolidation of power and the establishment of a centralized autocracy in the country. His reign had both constructive and destructive aspects, with notable achievements such as the conquest of Kazan and Astrakhan, as well as the establishment of the legal code known as the Sudebnik. However, Ivan's later years were marred by a series of purges, including the infamous Oprichnina, a period of harsh repression and brutality.
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