Which family led Eastward expansion for the Tsar?
Romanov
Rurik
Stroganov
Demidov
Answer
The Stroganov family, prominent Russian industrialists and merchants, played a pivotal role in the eastward expansion of the Russian Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries. They were granted vast tracts of land in the Ural region by Ivan the Terrible, and used their wealth and influence to establish settlements, develop trade routes, and explore new territories in Siberia. Their contributions laid the foundation for Russia's expansion into Asia.
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