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Vasily III Map showing the territorial expansion of Russia from 1300 to 1796, with regions color-coded by the ruler or period of acquisition. The map highlights the principality of Moscow around 1300, its growth by 1462, and subsequent expansions under rulers such as Ivan III, Ivan IV, Peter the Great, and Catherine the Great, extending Russian territory across Eastern Europe and into Siberia. Major rivers, neighboring countries, and cities are labeled for geographic context.

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Anniversary information added. Jan 01, 2026
Anniversary information added. Nov 29, 2025
First paragraph modernization. Apr 12, 2024
Map added. May 12, 2021
Changed "the Crimea" to "Crimea." Apr 16, 2014
Add new Web site: Russia The Great - Biography of Vasily III. May 18, 2011
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - People - Biography of Vasily III. May 18, 2011
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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