Person

Boris Godunov

Tsar of All Russia

b. 1551 CE – d. 1605 CE World The Great Crossroads

Boris Fyodorovich Godunov (c. 1551 – 23 April [O.S.

13 April] 1605) is de facto regent of Russia from 1584 to 1598 and then the first non-Rurikid tsar from 1598 to 1605.

The end of his reign sees Russia descend into the Time of Troubles.

Moran, J. (2017). Boris Godunov. History Atlas. Retrieved 16 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/boris-godunov/

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