Who was the regent during Ivan V's early reign?
Boris Godunov
Sophia Alekseyevna
Ivan III
Mikhail Romanov
Answer
Sophia Alekseyevna, Ivan V's half-sister, served as regent during his early reign. As Ivan was in poor health, Sophia effectively held power and ruled as co-ruler. Her regency marked a significant period in Russian history, characterized by political and social reforms, as well as conflicts with powerful noble families and clashes between traditionalist and Westernizing factions.
The Enigmatic Reign of Ivan V: Unveil the Tsar's Secrets
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