(Population at this time: Vladimir-Suzdal 16 million, Kiev-Chernigov 18 million, Novorossiya 5 million) Since 1600: Novorossiya undergoes an amazing modernization process, introducing many advances imported from China. Except for Chinese arts and science, the changes also concern the life of the common man, like drinking tea, gambling with cards instead of dice, wearing clothes with a more Chinese style 1602: Grand Prince Pyotr of Vladimir crowned first Czar of Vladimir-Suzdal. 1609: Sharukan (OTL Charkov), capital of the Kipchaks / Kumans / Polovtser conquered by Kiev-Chernigov.