... . Michael Romanov 1613-45 (609) - Chosen Tsar in 1613 and rebuilt autocratic government. He was related to Ivan's family. Then, his son, Alex, took over as tzar. And then eventually Alexis's son, Peter I "the Great". M. Romanov was appointed tzar by an assembly of aristocrats, gentry, and commoners who were more alarmed at the civil wars and recent Polish incursions than at ... ...

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