The Romanovs. The History of the Russian Dynasty - Episode 7. Documentary Film. Babich-Design

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Emperor Nicholas I Pavlovich started his 30-year rule with suppressing the Decembrist Revolt. On 14 December, 1825, the day of taking oaths by the new tsar, over a thousand people, including women and children, died. The revolt’s ringleaders were executed, the participants were sent to exile. Later, when Nicholas asked his son what he would have done if he had been the tsar, the young Alexander answered: “I would forgive”. Alexander II Nikolayevich went down in history as liberator. He succeeded in doing the thing that none of his predecessor was able to: he abolished serfdom. However, together with the emancipation of peasants, a new power, unknown before, but unstoppable, unleashed…
The most vivid pages of Russian history and the establishment and consolidation of Russian state power are associated with the eighteen Russian Tsars of the House of Romanov which include such historic names as Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Nicholas I and Alexanders I, II and III. The dynasty ended with the brutal assassination of the last Tsar, Nicholas II and his family by the Bolsheviks in Ekaterinburg in 1917.
The Romanov dynasty played a hugely important role in world history, and the series highlights the life stories and characters of the tsars, recounting their rise to power and their contribution to the dynasty, their merits and their faults, their achievements and mistakes, their victories and defeats in war.
The series also examines the Russian form of 'Caesarism' as a system of state administration - its advantages and drawbacks and how the Russian state changed under the Romanov's rule.
THE ROMANOVS is told in eight epic one-hour episodes using a unique combination of magnificent CGI animation and dramatic reconstruction with careful and accurate attention paid to each period.
Type: TV series
Genre: docudrama
Year of production: 2013
Duration: 8x52 minutes
Directed by: Maksim Bespalyi
Written by: Marina Bandilenko, Marina Ulybysheva
Director of photography: Ivan Barkhvart
Producers: Valeriy Babich, Vlad Ryashin, Sergey Titinkov, Konstantin Ernst
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[@dominusinsularum5396]

The Actor for Alexander II is brilliant. He looks so much like real photographs of him, this entire series is just brilliant. I watched all of the videos and love it! The visuals are the best, and the voice is superb.

[@homerpimpson7402]

You could almost feel that that was the real Tsar Alexander ll !

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

@@homerpimpson7402 Exactly, my friend. It's as if the tsar jumped out of his grave to play his part. Outstanding. Actors are superb.

[@homerpimpson7402]

These Romanov series are made of pure gold. Not that kind of garbage you'll find on KZbin for the most.. Thank you for this outstanding documentary!

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

Thanks I produced this series .

[@archiemugridge5120]

Nerd

[@RitaBaumann]

Thank you very much for making an English language version of this documentary. I learned a lot about Russian History and I want to learn more!

[@AHTOIIIKA]

I love Russian history so much, I think it's best history, learn many from it.

[@Альбина-д5щ6э]

Приезжайте в гости 🤗

[@bennieblanks5129]

The quality of this series is just on another level; it's as intriguing as any drama on television.

[@davidflory3597]

If every video on KZbin was as creatively and beautifully created as this series... I would never leave my house! BRAVO!

[@abc64pan]

+David Flory My sentiments exactly.

[@Aja-Christian]

Same. IAnd I personally appreciate the fact that unlike other documentaries that feature "cut-aways" to historians, biographers, etc, talking to the camera about the subject matter, this one solely has the faceless narrator doing all the of talking. It gives everything a better flow in my opinion.

[@Kirkfernando1683]

Same with me

[@gavroche24]

me too

[@saylorskidds9538]

+rvd356 I agree. I love how instead of that the documentary directly cites political writings of the time.

[@rolandnurse8122]

I'm Guyanese, and i watched all series in two days. Beautiful history and production

[@thisfacebelievesyou8862]

Building the rails farther apart then normal was next level cunning. I certainly wouldn’t have even thought of making the railroads less functional for invading armies. Brilliant!

[@LoneKharnivore]

And the fact that it impacted WWII is fascinating.

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

Unbelievable foresight!!!!

[@sport1girl]

He was brilliant

[@panzerofthelake506]

No, it was built that way because of steeper hills and rough terrain of russia. And either way there wasn't really a standard accepted gauge when Russia's first rail was built.

[@bradhicks4057]

However, it also led to large logistical inefficiencies as rail shipped import/export cargo would have to be transferred at borders.

[@gavroche24]

these documentaries have taught me about russian history more than my russian history class and world history class in college.

[@giggling_boatswain]

This video is great, but only a drop in the ocean of information, the main points only. The video should encourage you to open books and start exploring more deeply. It is very interesting.

[@bellamarley9455]

The widening of rail was so forward thinking and smart. Holy shit. Great job nick

[@nicolassilva3488]

This documentary made my days more meaningful and led me to look at myself, my story, my actions and how I've been conducting my life. Hard work, effort, prudence, discipline. Pillars to never forget.

[@ddiesel1836]

the area in St. Petersberg where Alexander II was fatally wounded is the where the Church Of The Savior on Spilled Blood now stands. inside this church is a canopy on the exact spot he was murdered

[@maryearll6582]

What a sad and convoluted history for a country with such potential. Thank you for such marvellous films and sound. I thoroughly enjoyed the series.

[@edithlewis9330]

I started watching episode 1 for only a few minutes with the intention of watching something else. Well, that didn’t happen. I got mesmerized and watched all episodes straight through for 8 hours. I wondered how Nicholas II came to power and his lineage. Now I know his history and that he is the great-great grandson of Catherine the Great. I learned a lot watching this. Thank you very much. You did a great job putting this video together.

[@Eazy-ERyder]

This series is an absolute GEM. Learning Russian history has never been better than to follow this excellent documentary.

[@nikanix2558]

Спасибо за отзыв ❤

[@liquidschwartzify]

The best Romanov documentary I've seen - well done!

[@snyland]

Erik Schwartz

[@joechill9747]

Erik Schwartz the best dynasty documentaries,i havent seen anything like this

[@arifahprihartini6415]

I think this is a very good documentary movie about Russia's History ... I watched all of them. I think Tsar Nicholas I and his brother are very good man. They did not fight against each other for the throne ... It is a very rare on the game of throne all over the world, that is either you become a king/ king or you die ...

[@bluetulip9297]

Nicholas was a great emperor. Yes, he didn’t want to be, but he had more determination and loyalty than any other. I admire him for doing a great job - the hardest job ever- even though he didn’t want it.

[@manalalr420]

I don’t understand he did a lot of good to his country and peaple and was going to give more and more yet they were determined to kill him , this is crazy

[@crescent8418]

To be honest yes,He was a great emperor . But Russia During Crimean war was exposed.Russia Proved to be Millitarly backward than Britain and France

[@LickyTee]

@@crescent8418 does that mean he should die?

[@crescent8418]

@@LickyTee no

[@crescent8418]

@@LickyTee when did I said he(Nicholas I) should die?

[@rebeccaherschman1635]

I loved all of these it made me devour anything and everything I could possibly learn about Russia. I had no idea that they had such a rich and interesting history.

[@Torinna_]

I watched the whole series five times. Very proud of most of the tsars of my country.

[@АлександрМашруков]

vastnik shit

[@user-fm4nu1tl4p]

This is my favorite documentary ever. This is what motivated me to learn Russian. I love the Romanovs so much it's weird but still this was beautifully made I wish there were more things like it.

[@seandobson499]

Clearly,suicide bombers are not a recent occurrence but Alexander was an enlightened and just ruler and deserved to live a full and happy life, not to be murdered at the hands of a suicide bomber.

[@bradhirsch4845]

A far leftie group, a precursor to the bolsheviks, murdered him.

[@sidp5381]

All Russians are including Alexander the liberator we’re not exactly as saintly as they turned out to be Alexander was still a ruthless, autocrat and imperialist he subjugated thousands and millions of people in his wars of conquest, his forces committed mass of atrocities during the Russo Turkish war of 1878 and he also an actor genocide against the Circassian and population of the caucuses

[@oldmansportsog2514]

Kinda ironic since Russia teamed up with Terrorist groups in the past

[@lil7693]

I just felt that this series is like the gem of the entire U-tube ,i hope u continue to do more ..

[@beafoxxylady]

I feel bad for Nicholas...he knew he'd die but still wanted to do his job...and I started tearing up after seeing how much Alexander wanted to help the country and they still killed him 😢

[@crescent8418]

Yes but The serfs didn't had work, house They need to pay the land owners And They were suffering

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

She was a German ... She was secretly hoping Germany would win

[@crescent8418]

@@deneshbhaskar3944 he meant Nicholas I

[@Jokersuits]

@@deneshbhaskar3944 нет. Она ответила на предложение Германии вывести её из России во время гражданской фразой: "Лучше я умру в России, чем буду спасённой немцами"!

[@kamilla1960]

I can't praise this series highly enough! Beautifully presented, and the actors are brilliantly cast.

[@mavrick552]

that railroad difrence, very wise indeed

[@astridbelge]

yes, very smart,

[@astridbelge]

+António Pinto the railroad difference may have caused delay in trade and transportation, but it safeguarded Russia's freedom in face of invasion. I wish all the countries which were invaded by Germany had such arrangement in mind

[@abc64pan]

+António Pinto Ironically, a wise Romanov may have saved the hide of that Bolshevik butcher Stalin.

[@WhiteSeaLeviathan]

Everything in my country is WISE!!!! This is the greatest nation on Earth, we are EXCEPTIONAL!!!! U ALL SHALL SERVE US, BCS WE ARE GODS AND U ARE....well U ARE U.

[@СашаУточкин-г9э]

Сталин спас страну проведя индустриализацию, чего не делали Романовы, если бы не сталин россии уже небыло бы

[@jpp144]

This is by far the best documentary series I've ever watched. Thanks for uploading.

[@catspaw3092]

This is by far the best documentary about the Romanov family I wish other documentaries were done like this. I noticed a lot of empresses were renamed either Maria or Katherine.

[@legionxiii8055]

Most badass documentaries I've seen, bravo!

[@rabbitss11]

Really great series packed with information, Russia has such a magnificent history

[@orbitalsatellite]

exceptionally well presented documentary. loved the artistic elements including all those which were taken from archive. excellent narrator, too. really beautiful presentation.

[@ddiesel1836]

Alexander II was Russia's Abraham Lincoln

[@mindrolling24]

I am now intensely interested in Russian history! We studied it at school in 1982 but it was not very deep, as it revolved more around the time of WWI, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand etc. Great series!

[@arghoghosh6507]

Being an Indian am so hooked to this piece of history.Very good work

[@FRANKTHRING1]

I agree with SouthPark634 below - the actor playing Alexander II is an uncanny lookalike, superb ! Excellent series thus far. My only complaint is that the darker aspects of each of these two tsars and their reigns is rather brushed aside, but still good intelligent television.

[@MatthewMcVeagh]

Alexander II is to be admired I think. Ah, if only he'd got away from the scene of the 7th attempt as quickly as possible.

[@bunney3272]

I find it very ironic that Tsar Alexander II, a liberal, reformist and progressive, was assassinated not by some reactionary conservative, but by radical revolutionaries, who like the Tsar, wanted to change the Old Order.

[@bunney3272]

Or maybe he should not have left the bulletproof carriage. But he was too kind a man not to.

[@abc64pan]

+George Severn Seems like they always manage to assassinate the wrong person. Then again, in Alexander's case, they knew that his murder would cause his successor to be much more repressive thereby sowing the seeds for the revolution they hoped would help them seize power . Not all revolutionaries are dedicated to the greater good, some are quite ruthless, self-serving, and opportunistic. Not much better than the people they seek to overthrow.

[@bunney3272]

+abc64pan These people are sinister. Evolution over Revolution.

[@abc64pan]

+George Severn I second that.

[@calebwright2211]

Alexander seemed like such a good leader why am I crying in the club rn 😭😭

[@originalleirvag7841]

@Phil Ad nicholas ii was also too soft

[@nikanix2558]

​@@originalleirvag7841однако он был реакционером

[@sfogliatelle]

This is so sad, 7 attempts! I cannot imagine living like that, constantly worried about being assassinated! If only he’d left right after the 7th one :(

[@SD-cb9di]

It is captivating. This is the second series am watching of Star. First was Matahari and now this ... Bravo is the only word I can say 👍

[@Jumungous]

Gotta respect Nicholas I for that badass morning gun kata regimen

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

That's some routine!!! And the actor looks great in his outfit; wonderful physique. Actor has beautiful eyes and I wonder if he is a well known actor in Russia as this is a Russian production. But I digress. This is an excellent production. The actor really "worked" it.

[@TheMaatda]

A great production about the Romanov Dynasty and some Russian history.

[@renataheiberg7534]

Excellent work. High quality and full of details. I am sure it is a bit of propaganda as well, but it is so well done that I do not mind. I could watch for hours without hesitation.

[@kientekarladambo1877]

I downloaded ALL d episodes. The storytelling and teller are most captivating. I enjoy it. Highlight of my day to watch

[@divineangelvoice6846]

Excellent done. The Russians are so talented in art, song, opera, writing, composing music ice dance and making movies. The Russian soul is so sensitive and deeply connected with divinity. Every body watching this video serie can see what talented people Russians are. Watch some of their movies on youtube and you will feel how they touch your soul.I hope America and Rusland will work together and Europe and Rusland. In the future it will be very importens that all Christian countries will unite against Islam. No I am not Russian, but something about the Russian soul is very touching and beautiful.

[@pinkfloyd9622]

i didnt think iwould spend a whole day. Looking at this but im so captured by the portration of the romanovs. The acting really captures a bit of their personalitys

[@oliviaqueen9772]

Woah Alexander II evaded death life almost as much as a cat’s 9 lives 😅 Also, I hated how they found hard to forgive the imperial court’s sins instead looking at the reforms and his strive for modernisation. He did his best and in his conscience he knew he was doing his best to be a good leader. It’s just sad

[@LickyTee]

Imagine if he ruled in 2021

[@MrAmsnick]

Excellent series well done, I've learnt a lot Thankyou

[@deniseflick6556]

Very good series. I love history of any kind. Very well put together.

[@pegasus195]

Nicholas figures in an urban legend about the railroad from Moscow to Saint Petersburg. When it was planned in 1842, he supposedly demanded the shortest path be used despite major obstacles in the way. The story says he used a ruler to draw the straight line itself. However the false story became popular in Russia and Britain as an explanation of how badly the country was governed. By the 1870s, however, Russians were telling a different version, claiming the tsar was wise to overcome local interests that wanted the railway diverted this way and that. Actually what happened was that the road was laid out by engineers and he endorsed their advice to build in a straight line.

[@protoncoccus3229]

I read one of Mr. Pushkin's works in my elder sister's book, and I loved it! It was just so hopeful.

[@giggling_boatswain]

Pushkin's tales for children are read to children before bedtime. In order to write a fairy tale in poetry, great talent is needed. But Pushkin also wrote serious works - simply magnificent. He was read during his lifetime, and is read today.

[@evancoker8945]

I'm with David Flory. These are masterpieces.

[@sassylily10]

Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful series, Amazing

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

I produced this series. Thank you for your love of our work. However I will tell KZbin to delete this as you must pay me for my series you peasent

[@kiohanna]

The actor of Alexander II is so handsome

[@tonyrod4388]

What a masterpiece of history telling !

[@michelarsenault4088]

It was so sad to see Alexander II die, man was the Model of every Leader you needed in time of Need, Imagine a World where his Reforms were all implemented, We would see a Russia that Is free and Liberal for centuries to come

[@froey198033]

This is one the best docu-series I've ever watched on You Tube. Very very informative, very well narrated, great editing and awesome art work, great all around. I think the only docu-series or documentaries I've watched that are better are the Ken Burns docu-series on PBS all of them are great. The Civil War, Prohibition, Baseball, World War 2 all of those are top notch and done right, just like this but the Ken Burns ones are just a little bit better. Great job to whoever worked on this series.

[@loyalmn]

And then bolsheviks named a lot of streets among the country after these murderers. There's a street named after Perovskaya in my city... Actually it seems that nobody cares about it and not too many people in my city know who Perovskaya was. I wish the street would be renamed

[@liselotteflorin6084]

+loyalmn The Bolsheviks murdered many. So did the Tsars. History is not romantic! Learn from it!

[@imsevinchi]

+loyalmn the streets were named at the time when these people were supposed to be respected bc there was such a policy, different authorities make their own rules, that's always been like that

[@CoramDeogenua]

+loyalmn the bolsheviks were MANY many many many times worse than even leaders like Ivan the terrible. Debate me. Lets see what facts you have.

[@TheJoeman11]

Tsars killed mostly based on some kind of law....Bolsheviks law was "End justifies the means". See the difference?

[@Retro-Future-Land]

Evil bstards! I would rip the sign out of that street if I was able!

[@reannabakshani5457]

This is brilliant!

[@marebbpc]

seems to me that nicolas should also be "great" like katherine and peter

[@verpen8108]

Well his title is "engineer" "great" is too much of a cliche.

[@manalalr420]

I love this documentary i started watching it yesterday evening and im already at. Episode 9

[@pegasus195]

On 13 July 1817, Nicholas married Charlotte of Prussia (1798-1860), who thereafter went by the name Alexandra Feodorovna. Charlotte's parents were Frederick William III of Prussia and Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Nicholas and Charlotte were third cousins, as they were both great-great-grandchildren of Frederick William I of Prussia.

[@BuckWasatch]

This series is so faithful to history and not white washing it, It tells the story of victories as well as the failures.

[@Barricade379]

The ultimate irony is that the People's Will expected things to be better for the Russian people after Alexander II died, more rights and freedoms for the people, Russian autocracy either softened, reformed or abolished. But the complete opposite happened Alexander III strengthened the autocracy even more He threw liberal reforms and the possible constitutional monarchy idea in the oven Censorship and repression became stronger And with all that grew the ideas and desire for revolution even more So in the end the People's Will succeeded. The results just came decades later and some of them didn't live to see it. And if they were alive during the Revolution, they would have died after Stalin took over everything

[@ydestiny71]

This is a great documentary thanks

[@blainechild9068]

it seems like in the later stages of the empire, all the czars wanted to abdicate. kinda weird

[@originalleirvag7841]

The decline started with the decemberist revolts

[@cerii5943]

They were so close to become a constitutional Monarcy, and yet failed >:(

[@TheJoeman11]

The Rothschilds decided the Russian monarchy was to be ended that's why. Noticed many monarchs disappeared after WW1? By accident?

[@legionxiii8055]

TheJoeman11 Many monarchs died after WWI because of Communists and Republicans like Mustafa Kemal in Turkey and Vladmir Lenin in Russia.

[@Retro-Future-Land]

So close and betrayed by the satanic Bolsheviks...

[@nostradamusofgames5508]

crazy person alert.

[@PeacockRhino]

Soviet Storm is also an excellent series. I hope they convert the Bonaparte series into English as well.

[@pegasus195]

Nicholas was portrayed by Emil Jannings in the 1928 American silent film The Patriot. In 1938 he was played by Harry Baur in the French film The Patriot.

[@TheBelilu]

Wow this one made me realllly sad.

[@marinheiroespanhol8263]

Dear, I really enjoyed the documentary The Romanovs. The History of the Russian Dynasty. However I am Brazilian and my native language is Portuguese. Please, I would be very grateful if you would put the CC (subtitles) in Portuguese, I am very enthusiastic about Russian history and I want to delve into the beautiful work that you produce.

[@biologicalexuberance4636]

First highlight the CC icon. Then press on the setting icon, choose "Auto-Translate". Portuguese is listed (press on it) as well as dozens of other languages

[@noelleb.9143]

The series is so good that zigzag run killed me though. It's not bad acting or anything but it reminds me running once I'm done with finals and they say "You're free to go".

[@KarLuv]

love this series!!

[@manalalr420]

He did good to his peaple and look how they repaid him,

[@rickyroberts3924]

To good is no good.

[@johannymilord7895]

this one is my favorite part 1:10 :) very heartwarming...

[@AntonKoskinen96]

Those outfits are amazing!!!!

[@nouser6541]

I wish there was a series this well made for the Byzantines

[@christianpena2056]

Excellently made.

[@pegasus195]

Kiev University was founded in 1834 by Nicholas. In 1854, there were 3600 university students in Russia, 1000 fewer than in 1848. Censorship was omnipresent; Historian Hugh Seton-Watson says, "The intellectual atmosphere remained oppressive until the end of the reign.

[@blaq7427]

@42.08 That "zig zag run " by Alexander II cracks me up LOL

[@hopedream11]

SUPERSPORTS I question how the assailant missed all the shots like he was hells close.

[@cbrew8794]

Alexander- get that weak shit outta here boi

[@anthonyvillalobosbernal8155]

The Romanovs are my favorite royal family especially Peter the Great, my favorite of them all

[@savagedarksider2147]

Peter the great was A terrible father and Ivan the Sixth should have reign longer.

[@abbiecandles5762]

It is a n excellent serie about the Romanov Dinasty !!!!!!!!!!!

[@cureforintroversion1262]

I can’t help but notice that the actor playing Tsar Alexander II is a dead ringer for Alexander’s son Grand Duke Vladimir

[@elmahenkel4126]

21:02PMMinday8thSeptember''19..Thank you so much for was able to listen the Documentry film about the History of the TSArs family during the Early years ..7 Infact a World History..Love lisenng te Histories of he early years.learned a lot &couldn'T express my thankfulness knowing all the histories...Lords Blessings for sharing..allemange.

[@irawilliams343]

Imagine if the Russian monarchy was still alive in the 21st century. Things would have been much peaceful in the world.

[@agnescassar7604]

Excellent videos i keep watching them never get sick of them he gave them freedom and they assassinated him

[@Survivor-mf1nm]

I love Russian history! It's so colorful and fascinating. I have to say, though, that it's gross hearing the narrarator offhandedly talking about royals "falling in love" with 14 year old girls. 😳

[@historydepot2272]

Great video! I was hoping they would go into more detail about the liberation of Bulgaria. I have heard that the money from the sale of Alaska funded the military effort.

[@giggling_boatswain]

Heroes of Shipka

[@StarMediaEN]

Soundtrack from "The Romanovs. The History of the Russian Dynasty" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGfCgXSGoNt9j9E

[@TeamBerwald]

StarMediaEN What is the name of the speaker in this series? The voice sounds so familiar!

[@tobygroom3908]

+Team Berwald His name is Jon Strickland, he is a professional UK voiceover.

[@possum9009]

They talked about his friendly treatment of Gogol and Pushkin but forgot to mention that it was Nicholas I who exiled Dostoevsky to Siberia.

[@lynnpurcell7583]

I've been watching these videos. They're great and I'm now subscribed. The only thing I would say is as you gave us the Russian text I wish you would've translated to English because I studied the Russian Czars and history and I found myself confused at times when I really shouldn't have been.

[@lsari6948]

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's brother was executed after Tzar Alexander was murdered.

[@mrOL100]

Anyone would be happy to avenge their brother. Therefore in the end, Lenin destroyed the royal family. I wonder if Alexander III had pardoned Lenin's brother, would Lenin have become a revolutionary?

[@ammm-wq2mz]

He was executed after preparing an assassination attempt on Alexander III. Alexander III died a natural death.

[@nikanix2558]

​@@mrOL100конечно, был бы. Он мстил не за брата, Ленин хотел, чтобы страна обновилась, хотел, чтобы народ стал жить лучше.

[@MegaSunkie]

Obsessed with this

[@pegasus195]

There have been many damning verdicts on Nicholas's rule and legacy. At the end of his life, one of his most devoted civil servants, A.V. Nikitenko, opined, "The main failing of the reign of Nicholas Pavlovich was that it was all a mistake." However, from time to time, efforts are made to revive Nicholas's reputation. Historian Barbara Jelavich points to many failures, including the "catastrophic state of Russian finances," the badly equipped army, the inadequate transportation system, and a bureaucracy "which was characterized by graft, corruption, and inefficiency.

[@tonivain9263]

Y am I sneaking watching every episode at wrk🤦🏽‍♂️

[@pegasus195]

Nicholas died on 2 March 1855, during the Crimean War. He caught a chill and refused medical treatment and died of pneumonia, although there were rumors he committed suicide. Russia fought a successful war against the Ottomans in 1828-29, but it did little to increase its power in Europe. Only a small Greek state became independent in the Balkans, with limited Russian influence.Austria offered the Ottomans diplomatic support, and Prussia remained neutral, thus leaving Russia without any allies on the continent.

[@EvanandDevan]

I watch this way too much and my friends think I’m weird and I’m a black American so I have no ties whatsoever but I do want to visit St. Petersburg but I’m feared ppl will shun me out

[@sidnairain]

Hi! Skin colour is not a problem at all. There's never been racism in our multinational country. I've seen a lot of black American tourists in Moscow and St. Petersburg, so don't worry! Just contact the travel agency :) People may glance at you with curiosity, because there are not many African Americans in Russia (less than 0.5%), but it would be more like: “Oh, you're black, that's cool! May I take photo with you?” - without any intention to offend. Most of Russians think black people are cool and easy-going, so you have all chances to become popular, especially among our girls. We're also used to think that no one in the world cares about our history and culture nowadays, or people in the West don't like us, to put it mildly, because of anti-russian propaganda. That's why we're always glad to welcome foreigners who are interested in our country and who not consider us as a bunch of ignorant vandals :D (sorry for my English if it's terrible)

[@tufftuff6253]

That makes two of us .

[@Barbyriska]

😂😂😂 hey, I am Russian, living in Moscow. This summer me and my husband went to st.Petersburg as tourists. After the airport we took a bus to the city. Then we took a taxi to get to our hotel, and guess what? The taxi driver was black! Well that was surprising, in a good way :) Noone would even think of harming a tourist. And our police treats the tourists better than russians. So don’t be fooled by stereotypes come to Russia! :)

[@tonys9397]

I’d love to visit too but I have the same fear as you but because my religion is considered extremist in Russia

[@nikanix2558]

​@@tonys9397 и какая же у вас религия?

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

Just my humble opinion, the actor portraying Tsar Nicholas 1 is better looking than the actual Tsar...even though it is stated that women fainted in his presence because he, the Tsar, was so handsome.

[@jaddiemannie7418]

the real tsar was actually pretty handsome when he was young. you should look at his portrait

[@mercedyzmarieguion292]

@@jaddiemannie7418 Morning "J", I looked at paintings of the actual Tsar Nicholas as a young and older man prior to my post. The real Tsar, in my opinion, was attractive, especially his eyes, BUT the actor's eyes and face are more powerful and more beautiful to me. His big blue eyes are piercing and deep set which I've always thought attractive. His nose, hands and lips are beautiful , as well. Question, what do you think of the series as a whole?? I absolutely enjoyed it and have watched it several times. Very informative. Wish I had this when I was in school. History classes were NEVER this entertaining. Again, give me your opinion. Cheers from Ohio!!

[@jaddiemannie7418]

@@mercedyzmarieguion292 this series is great. it deserves much more recognition as it told many truth about the Romanov dynasty

[@kika3488]

25:20 my heart is beating so fast, what a cute boy!

[@rulerofeternity7910]

"Treating her as though if she were a sacred object." soooooo Tsar Alexander II is one of the earliest known simps?

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

I can’t help feeling that if history had been played out differently, the Russian empire would have assisted the Irish patriots in their cause of freedom and would have went to war with Britain to help free Ireland from British rule

[@lisas44]

Other than killing woman and children at the beginning of his reign, Nicholas kicked butt. Very smart building the track slightly larger. Even down to handing the reins to his son. Interesting tho - it seems if the leaders had success in world affairs, they suffered at home, and vice versa. Ty for this series!

[@prodigiii712]

Sound like a low IQ L05ER. He didn’t kill women and children on purpose. They died during the fighting in which he was defending himself.