Boris Godunov formally elected Tsar of Russia

Historical Context Note

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Boris Godunov is formally elected Tsar of Russia by a national assembly. To strengthen his political position, he forces the head of the Romanov royal family to enter a monastery, to prevent him from producing heirs.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Boris Godunov formally elected Tsar of Russia". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15532, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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