What caused the Streltsy uprising?
The streltsy became discontented and unreliable in the second half of the 17th century after the government began paying them in land instead of money and grain. They then became involved in the succession struggle begun in 1682 between rival partisans of the half brothers Peter I and Ivan V.
How did Peter deal with the revolt of the streltsy?
He visited factories, schools and museums and hired foreign experts to work in Russia. When word of another streltsy revolt reached him he returned to Moscow, suppressed the revolt and disbanded the streltsy. Seeing that he could not possibly defeat the Turks, Peter turned to gaining access to the Baltic Sea.
What was Sofia’s role during Peter’s early reign with his brother Ivan V?
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After several members of the Naryshkin family were murdered, Sophia calmed the streltsy by arranging for her younger brother Ivan V to be proclaimed coruler with Peter; she assumed the role of regent (May 29 [June 8], 1682).
What ultimately happened to the Kremlin Streltsy?
As a result of a major investigation, 57 Streltsy were executed and the rest sent into exile. The investigation and executions continued up until 1707. The Moscow regiments, which had not participated in the uprising, were later disbanded. Streltsy and their family members were removed from Moscow.
What is a Boyar in Russia?
boyar, Russian Boyarin, plural Boyare, member of the upper stratum of medieval Russian society and state administration. Below the boyars stood the group of okolnichy. Together these two strata formed the boyar council, which helped the tsar direct the internal and foreign affairs of the state.
Why did Peter personally cut off the beards of his noblemen?
He proceeded to personally shave the beards from his horrified guests. He declared that all the men in Russia had to lose their beards—a massively unpopular policy with many including the Russian Orthodox church, which said going around sans facial hair was blasphemous.
What happened to Sophia Alekseyevna in the summer of 1689?
This uprising was suppressed with an iron hand, and soon the corpses of the rebels were suspended in front of Sophia’s windows. Having taken the veil, she was kept in the strictest seclusion, with other nuns not allowed to see her except on Easter day. She died in the Novodevichy Convent six years later.
Who was Princess Sophia of Russia?
Russian empress, niece of the last two Byzantine emperors, and second wife of Ivan III, grand prince of Moscow. Name variations: Sofia or Sophie Paleologa, Paleologue, or Paleologos; Sophia Palaeologus; Zoë or Zoe Palaeologus.
Did Henry the 8th introduce a beard tax?
beard-tokenKing Henry VIII of England set up a tax on beards in 1535, perhaps as a convenient way to raise funds (the bearded king was himself exempt from the fee).