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Much of Russia's expansion occurred in the 17th century, culminating in the first Russian colonisation of the Pacific in the mid-17th century, the Russo-Polish War (1654–1667) that incorporated left-bank Ukraine, and the Russian conquest of Siberia. Poland was divided in the 1790–1815 era, with much of the land and population going to Russia.
17th-century missionary activity in Asia and the Americas grew strongly, put down roots, and developed its institutions, though it met with strong resistance in Japan in particular. At the same time Christian colonization of some areas outside Europe succeeded, driven by economic as well as religious reasons.
301 – Armenia is the first kingdom in history to adopt Christianity as state religion 303–312 Diocletian's Massacre of Christians, includes burning of scriptures ( EH 8.2 ) 303 Saint George , patron saint of Georgia, England and other states
This is a timeline of Russian history, ... 17th century. Year Date Event 1601–03: Devastating famine, that undermined Boris's authority. 1604: October:
965 – Harold I of Denmark converts to Christianity and smooths the way for the acceptance of Christian faith by the Danish people; 966 – Mieszko I of Poland converts to Christianity and begins the period of Christian Poland [68] 987 – Church of the East monks visiting China find no traces of Christian community left [69]
History of Russia (1721–96) is the history of Russia during the Era of Russian palace revolutions and the Age of Catherine the Great. It began with creation of Russian Empire in 1721, the rule of Catherine I in 1725, and ended with the short rule of Peter III of Russia .
The two names Russia and Moscovia appear to have co-existed as interchangeable during the late 16th century and throughout the 17th century with different Western maps and sources using different names, so that the country was called "Russia, or Moscovia" (Latin: Russia seu Moscovia) or "Russia, popularly known as Moscovia" (Latin: Russia vulgo ...
1688–1697: The Grand Alliance sought to stop French expansion during the Nine Years War. 1689: William and Mary ascend to the throne over England, Scotland, and Ireland. 1689: John Locke publishes his first 'Letter Concerning Toleration'. 1689: The Treaty of Nerchinsk established a border between Russia and China.