Answer :
After a childhood of abuse and repression he destroyed his rivals and claimed the throne of Tsardom.
Explanation :
Ivan the Terrible created a centrally controlled Russian state, imposed by military dominance. Many believe him to have been mentally ill. One of his violent outbursts was perhaps the reason for his son's death.
Answer: He killed his opponents and took the throne of Tsardom after a childhood of cruelty and tyranny.
Explanation: Vladimir, Russia's ruler from 1530 until 1584, established an absolute monarchy tradition.
After a childhood of violence and tyranny, he slew his opponents and ascended to the throne of Tsardom.