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1721 in Russia

Explore 4 historical events and records for Russia in 1721.

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Historical records for Russia in 1721

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1721

Russian Holy Synod Established

Peter I · Saint Petersburg · Eastern Church Leader · Religion /

Peter I replaced the Russian patriarchal administration with a Holy Synod under strong imperial supervision.

1721

Succession

Peter I the Great · House / House of Romanov

Succeeds as Tsar of Russia

1721

Treaty of Nystad

Peter I the Great · Nystad · Warfare / Great Northern War

Concludes peace with Charles XII, acquires Livonia, Estonia, Ingria & part of Karelia

1721

Treaty of Nystadt

Peter I the Great · Nystadt · Warfare / Great Northern War

Concludes peace with Charles XII, acquires Livonia, Estonia, Ingria & part of Karelia

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