Listen to a lecture on the historic events that complicated the reign of the medieval Russian ruler. Requires RealPlayer to access the site.

Read an eyewitness account of the turbulent events that brought Vasily Shuisky to power during the Time of Troubles in medieval Russia.

Encyclopedia gives the story of Ivan the Terrible's son and the pretenders who tried to claim the Russian throne during the Time of Troubles.

Listen to a retelling of the medieval rumor that Ivan IV's son was still alive and its impact on Boris Godunov. Must have RealPlayer.

Encyclopedic resource gives a brief biography of this cunning medieval Russian Tsar and his rise to power during the Time of Troubles.

Presents an explanation of the turbulent atmosphere in Russia after Ivan IV's death and assesses the rise of the Regent. Requires RealPlayer.

Biography of this tsar of Russia offers a history of his reign in the early 1600s. Learn about the first tsar to banish people to Siberia.

Russian history museum exhibit features the shrine built for Ivan the Terrible's son Dmitri, who was murdered during the Time of Troubles.

Reviews the turbulence in medieval Russia under the 17th century rule of Vasili Shuiski with accompanying illustrations. Requires RealPlayer.

Presents information for elementary classroom level students regarding this turbulent period in Russian history after Ivan the Terrible.

Briefly summarizes the history of Russia after the death of Ivan the Terrible and the confusion as Russia searched for a new ruler.

Report from a country profile of Russia describes the era of confusion after the death of Ivan IV. Read about the start of Romanov dynasty.

Recounts the maritime history of Russia during the Time of Troubles and following the subsequent succession of Peter I to the throne.