Bust "Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich" Bely

Mikhail Fedorovich 1596-1645, the first Russian king from the Romanov dynasty. Rules from 1613, was elected to the reign of the Zemstvo Cathedral

Mikhail Fedorovich led not a very active foreign policy. I tried not to get involved in large military campaigns. His efforts were aimed at raising the economy and ordering of finances. Elected people from Russian cities who informed the government on the state of land and proposed ways of improving their position were convened.

12 zemstvo cathedrals passed during the reign of Mikhail Romanov, which largely facilitated the work of the government. The country was analyzed by a military service class and a new cadastre began. Under Mikhail Fedorovich, the country became more open to foreigners. The invitation of foreign scientists, the correction of church books began to be practiced. The first government school is being created in Moscow.

Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov, the founder of the dynasty, died on July 13, 1645, leaving three daughters and son Alexei Mikhailovich, who changed him on the throne.