Although he at first had successes in taking the cities of Kazan and Astrakhan, the Livonian war was less successful for him. He became prince at the age of three, born into an environment that shaped his character for the worse, under the  influence of the boyars. One of hi
Although he at first had successes in taking the cities of Kazan and Astrakhan, the Livonian war was less successful for him. He became prince at the age of three, born into an environment that shaped his character for the worse, under the  influence of the boyars. One of his predecessor's had been the first to overthrow the golden horde's grip, and this man made continued progress. Although he hade formed a new state, he was given to periodic mental outbursts, like when he  murdered his son and heir Ivan. This was, FTP, what first man to be proclaimed czar of all Russia?
Although he at first had successes in taking the cities of Kazan and Astrakhan, the Livonian war was less successful for him.