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1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796

The Succession Crisis of 1682 and the Streltsy

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Key term

Who became regent following the succession crisis of 1682?

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With whom did Peter serve as joint ruler from 1682?

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In what year did Peter overthrow Sophia's regency?

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  1. 1

    What event in 1682 created a succession crisis in Russia?

    Model answer

    The death of Tsar Feodor III created a succession crisis.

  2. 2

    Who became regent following the succession crisis of 1682?

    Model answer

    Sophia Alekseyevna became regent.

  3. 3

    Who were named as joint tsars in 1682?

    Model answer

    Ivan V and Peter I were named joint tsars.

  4. 4

    Who were the Streltsy and what political role did they play in 1682?

    Model answer

    The Streltsy were elite military units in Moscow who supported the installation of the dual monarchy and backed Sophia's regency through armed intervention.

  5. 5

    With whom did Peter serve as joint ruler from 1682?

    Model answer

    Peter served as joint ruler with his half-brother Ivan V from 1682.

  6. 6

    Who actually exercised power during the joint rule of Ivan V and Peter I?

    Model answer

    The regent Sophia held actual power during this period.

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