Ivan IV

Ivan IV was an important Russian figure. He was the first Tsar of Russia. He took the duchy of Muscovy and turned into a sprawling Empire, however Ivan wasn't the nicest ruler and was infamous for his harsh treatment of the Russian Nobility and the people that he conquered.

Background
Ivan IV was the son of the Rurikid ruler Vasili III. Ivan was an effective leader conquering Kazan and Astrakhan early in his reign. He would also start the Livonian War, which though was a loss, would cause Ivan to have greater autocratic control as Emperor. As Ivan aged he would get crueler and more paranoid, but despite this he is an important Russian figure, The first Tsar.

Skills

 * Killer of the Khanates - After gathering enough rage send out a massive rush of calvary units.
 * Massacre of Novgorod - When attacking a burning target deal +10% attack
 * Oprichniki - Barbarians within 10 km from your city have 20% less health
 * Battle of Molodi - After being attacked by another governer deal +35% attack in a revenge attack.

Trivia:
He was planned to be put on polish throne but the poles refuse