Ivan 1 or Ivan Danilovich also known as Ivan Moneybag or in
Russian Ivan Kalita was the grand prince of Moscow and the grand prince of
Vladimir who was known for policies that increased Moscow's power and
transformed it into the richest principality in northeastern Russia. He had a
reputation for thrift and financial shrewdness that earned him the nickname “Kalita”
or “Moneybag”. Instead of conquering territory, he preferred to purchase. He
also made Moscow the spiritual center of the Russian lands by forming a close
alliance with the metropolitan of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Russia is federal with a prime minister and president as head of state.
I agree with this statement. The Renaissance did bring many changes such as developments in astronomy, humanist philosophy, the printing press, vernacular language in writing, painting and sculpture technique, world exploration and later, even Shakespeare's works.
