2 August 1560Battle of ErgemeIvan IV
Russian forces defeat the Livonian Order at Ergeme
Historical records for Russia in 1560, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Russian forces defeat the Livonian Order at Ergeme
Russian forces capture Fellin during the Livonian War
Russian forces continue attacks on the Livonian Confederation
Ivan IV (the Terrible) builds St. Basils Cathedral, Red Square, Moscow; painted onion domes become symbol of Russia, epitome of Russo-Byzantine architecture
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