The Siege of Kazan in 1552 marked a pivotal moment in the expansion of Muscovy. Under Ivan IV, Russian forces captured Kazan, ending the Kazan Khanate and significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe.
The Siege of Kazan in 1552 marked a pivotal moment in the expansion of Muscovy. Under Ivan IV, Russian forces captured Kazan, ending the Kazan Khanate and significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe.