What were Russias previous names?
Union Of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) 1922-1991 USSR was the name of the group Russia ruled but Russia By itself was called Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic 1917-1991 Russian Provisional Government 1917-1917 Russian Empire 1721-1917 Tsardom of Russia 1547-1721 Before 1547 Russia was split up into smaller states here are their names Grand Duchy of Moscow 1263-1547 Golden Horde 1240-1502 Mongol Invasion 1220-1240 Novgorod Republic 1136-1478 Vladimir-Suzdal 1100-1500 Kievan Rus’ 800-1100 Rus’ Khaganate 700-800 Khazars 600-900 Volga Bulgaria 600-1240 Early East Slavic States(too many to name) pre 700 I have changed the dates from century’s to years so not all of the dates are 100 percent accurate but are historical guesses.