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1462 in Russia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Russia in 1462.

Historical records for Russia in 1462

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Capital

Ivan III the Great · Moscow · House / House of Moscow

Transforms the Kremlin into his residence

Death of Basil II the Blind

Basil II the Blind · House / House of Moscow

Death of Basil II the Blind

Succession

Ivan III the Great · Moscow · House / House of Moscow

Succeeds as Tsar of Russia. Calls himself "sole ruler, Tsar of all Russia"

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