January 1558Declaration of WarIvan IV the Terrible
Beginning of the Livonian War
Historical records for Russia in 1558, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Beginning of the Livonian War
Ivan IV begins the Livonian War against the Livonian Confederation
Russian forces capture Narva during the opening phase of the Livonian War
Russian forces capture Dorpat during the Livonian campaign
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