A map illustrating the rise and expansion of the Tsardom of Russia under the rule of Ivan IV Vasilyevich (commonly known as The Terrible, from the Russian “grozny“(грозный), Fearsome or Awe-inspiring). Originally a Grand Prince of Moscow, Ivan IV became the first to be crowned and rule as the Tsar of all Russia (from the Latin Caesar), previously a conglomerate of dutchies. He laid the foundation of absolute rule, engaged in a reign of terror against the nobility, reformed the government, opened diplomatic relations with England, wrote music, oversaw cultural and religious renaissance, and aggressively expanded the Russian borders through war and conquest. Shortly after his death (in 1584), Russia entered decades of instability known as The Troubles (Смута) that ended his Rurik dynasty and opened the way for the Romanovs.
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tAoaADD: Today was the first day of being at or above 90 degrees for a couple hours and gotta say I’m not a fan. Doesn’t matter how much ice water you have, even a few hours later when it’s cooled down to the 70’s that endurance is gone. Still ended up doing almost an 11 hour day because now I’m good enough that I finish with time to rescue someone else struggling or behind each night. I’m not turning down extra hours but boy I sure did get home after 11pm tonight
It’s so fucking hot
It’s weird I have no energy during the day because of the oppressive heat and humidity but then when it cools off during the night I feel okay again
May Fall arrive soon in our accursed hemisphere
Also, solidarity from a former Bezos wage-slave