Read a short biography of Ivan the Great and learn about his foremost accomplishments as a medieval Russian Tsar.

Find a brief biography of the medieval Russian tsar who was able to achieve independence from the Mongols rule under the Golden Horde.

Find basic biographical facts as well as a brief profile of the medieval Russian leader and grandfather of Ivan the Terrible.

Offers a brief profile of the 16th century grand duke of Moscow whose reign was marked by expansionism.

Read an extensive biography of this medieval ruler from the fifteenth century and learn about his battles for Russian independence.

Learn about the growth of Muscovy and the Russian monarchy under Ivan III. Requires RealPlayer to listen to the lecture and view illustrations.

Learn about the expansion of the aristocracy under Ivan III and its effect on medieval Russia from an online lecture using RealPlayer.