The Time Of TroublesBy, Matt Hespelt

Background The time of troubles was the time

period in Russian history between the end of the Rurick dynasty anthe establishment of the Romanov dynasty (1598-1603)

Russia suffered a famine By the end of it all about 1/3 of the

population died about 2 million people

Cont. The famine from 1601-1603 was

mainly because of extremely poor harvests

Extremely cold temperatures all throughout the year led to a massive food shortage

In affect a massive famine ensued Its rumored that some even resorted

to cannibalism! только в России!

The False Dmitri In 1603 the Russians learned that

they thought was rightful to the throne wasn’t. He was actually part of Polish Royality

What did they do to him? Russian style- they killed him, burned

him to ashes then fired them from a cannon back at Poland

только в России!

Poland Invades Soon after the death of Fake Dmitri

Poland knew it was the right time to invade

They soon took over Moscow and other cities

Taking it Back The russians needed to take back the

Motherland

They finally did in 1611 with the recapture of Moscow

With Russian Nukes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!