Treaty of Polyanov

Europe [1634]

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The Treaty of Polyanov, signed in 1634, concluded a conflict between Poland and Russia that arose after the Truce of Deulino expired. This treaty saw Russia agree to pay 20,000 rubles to Poland in exchange for the recognition of Michael Romanov as the legitimate Tsar of Russia. The conflict had roots in the instability of Russia's succession following the death of Ivan IV and the subsequent Time of Troubles. The Truce of Deulino in 1618 had temporarily halted hostilities, with Poland gaining control of Smolensk and other western Russian territories. The Truce of Andrusovo in 1667 later divided Ukraine along the Dnieper River, with Russia receiving the eastern portion.12

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