Tsar Alexander III | Biographical Glance

Alexander III was the epitome of what a Russian Tsar was supposed to be. Forceful, formidable, fiercely patriotic. He was the embodiment of the fabled Russian bear. He came to power at a critical point in Imperial Russian history. The Industrial Revolution had finally come to Russia and capitalism was taking root. Foreign investment within the country was at an all-time high.
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[@rebeccaherschman1635]

I always wondered why the western world docs criticize Alexander 3 and Nicholas 1 they were “reactionary “ or more conservative Czars, but their reigns were actually the 2 most stable in Russia’s history! I love this video so much please make more. Thank you for the non biased view on Alexander the 3 it’s a rarity these days !

[@lucasbishop8437]

There was one exception during Nicholas reign and the was at the beginning of his reign when a part of the Russian army rebelled and he had to put the rebellion down

[@rebeccaherschman1635]

@@lucasbishop8437 yeah the Decemberist Revolt I forgot about that one. They have a great documentary in Russian (but it has subs in English ) I think Star Media might even have made it on the Decemberist Revolt

[@MrWiibetrollin]

They literally are royals lol wut?? You’d be a serf

[@rebeccaherschman1635]

@@MrWiibetrollin probably will be one of the starving workers when your regime takes over

[@nicholasiiofrussia1662]

@@MrWiibetrollin Better to be serf under monarchy than worker under communism

[@huascar66]

Tsar Alexander III may have been quite conservative (some accuse him of being a reactionary, but his father had been assassinated by terrorists, so one can understand). Even so, he was a visionary and understood that if Holy Russia was to move forward, it was going to have to form strategic economic alliances. Russia's march toward industrialization and the 20th century was championed and encouraged by Tsar Alexander III. He was no-nonsense Tsar and he is still honoured in Russia to this day.

[@ricardo53100]

Alexander III was quite anti-war. He experienced the horrors of the battlefield during Russo-Turkish War in 1878. He was wise to avoid external conflicts. His father, Alexander II, had ended the Crimean War that Nicholas I entered. Western critics do not understand that a transformation from a largely agrarian bi- continental multi-ethnic empire ruled by an iron hand to a modern democratic constitutional order is no easy task. It would have taken many decades of peace and prosperity to achieve. That was never in the cards.

[@doctorfuntime1709]

You speak the truth friend. While Alexander III was a conversative reactionary he had no problems with change it was change to would ruin Russia and ran it to the ground that he had a problem with. Alex III was no tyrant nor a bully as being an autocrat is a sacred role than a way to lord over others nor an excuse to let power go to the head. He used his power to protect his people and help with Russia’s growth as a country. Tsar Alexander III had a heart as big as him and was a fair, good natured and benevolent ruler who reigned with compassion and love. He treated not just his people fairly but also citizens all throughout his empire religious or other ethnicity ( he wasn’t responsible for any of the programs I his empire neither did Nicholas I). While he did suppress people he only superseded those who deserved it double crossing violent and dangerous revolutionaries who had no qualms sinking to low levels in having Russia under their thumb. People make false accusations of him not wanting Russia to change when in reality he was willing for his nation to progress as along as it doesn’t doom Russia.

[@doctorfuntime1709]

Rick Jones very much true he did make his armed forces more powerful he did so pacifistically with no bloodshed. Although he wanted his empire to have more influence he didn’t want to start violent battles he saw what they can do. Nicholas II definitely got it from him wanting to make sure both ears he fought in were avoided ( like father like son). Not to mention finding the right person for the Duma who were good individuals which was also really hard to do ( it’s a miracle that Nicholas II managed to get some only for them to die so soon). As well as brutal and sanctimonious revolutionaries ( aka anarchists, terrorists and felons) slaughtering capable members of The Duma. Nicholas II may not of liked the idea of his empire having a Duma he was willing to give it a try so that his empire and country can advance and progress with him only shutting it down when it’s members are doing nothing to help it’s country and care more about themselves than their empire. Nicholas II had every reason to close down the Duma they wanted time asking for personal gain than thinking of ways to benefit their people and it was a problem Nicholas had to deal with. Nicholas II wasn’t to blame for the Duma being ineffective when it’s clear that The Duma were at fault for being no help at all Nicholas II did his best to make life better for his people with The Duma but put their own desires above the needs of their fellow Russians. It was a good thing that Stolypin was actually a decent and good man who wanted to help improve his empire ( Nicholas made the right choice making him his prime minister but it’s a shame that he was killed by a bloodthirsty anarchist).

[@igorsolomko8877]

Он правил на пике могущества Российской Империи. Без его согласия не могла стрелять ни одна пушка в Европе. На тот момент он был властелином мира!

[@grafunknown4572]

While the west likes to criticize him, obviously because he was so "anti-western", I think he was the kind of Zar that Russia needed. I feel like the western style of liberalism and progressivity doesn't work with Russia. The last time it did was with Peter I but not anymore. The most recent attempt was after the downfall of the soviet union, but it only made everything worse. What they really need is a strong, competent leader that truly loves his country and is sceptical with the west.

[@tabby5228]

I feel bad for Nicholas. Following a giant like his father. Forceful, intimidating, strong and a literal giant who dies too soon, and then here comes Nicky. Short, kind, not forceful or intimidating at all. Complete opposites. And then trying to live up to that legacy.

[@ricardo53100]

Add to that a German-English wife who interferes in politics and you have a recipe for disaster.

[@doctorfuntime1709]

Nicholas II didn’t need to follow in his father’s footsteps he proved himself to be a great ruler in his own way. He didn’t need to be his father to reign all he had to be was himself to rule his empire. Also Alexander III was a kind natured and gentle man too just not with his enemies.

[@doctorfuntime1709]

Rick Jones Alexandra had no political power and she let her mother in law do that job. She only gave some advice which Nicholas II ignored. Your misjudging Alexandra and not knowing who she really is.

[@doctorfuntime1709]

Esperance Fe indeed Nicholas II was one of the best rulers The Russian Empire ever had he didn’t thrive longer because of disloyal usurpers and double crossers wanting to tear down Russian society and culture. Decent human beings and good men ( and people) make amazing leaders the only problem is there’s people out there planning to ruin all the hard work they do. Maximilian I, Faisal II, Mary I, Wilhelm II, Shah Mohammad, George III and so many other European monarchs who were good men didn’t stay in power for long which is a shame as they didn’t deserve to be dethroned nor removed from power in any. Also Nicholas II was very aware of who the Revolutionaries were. ( they did kill his grandfather another good men who did things out of the goodness of his heart with the thanks he gets was being killed by terrorists). He did his best to suppress them the only reason why they were still around was his humanity.

[@doctorfuntime1709]

Esperance Fe agreed she was in truth a wonderful woman unfairly judged and scapegoated because of her heritage ( and still wrongly judged in the 21 century today). She adored her fellow Russians and done good deeds for them which they were ungrateful for and used them to slander her. How Western Media portrays her is hogwash she was nothing like how they wrongly portray her.

[@joseeduardotschen9186]

This was one of the tragedies of the Russian Monarchy. History is filled with what ifs. Under Alexander III’s reign Revolution would had been more complicated to occur.

[@sombron3832]

Narodnaya volja was the pre bolshevik movement that didnt gave up, just as we today understand that Soros from Open society sponsor BLM among other movements like extinction rebellion, it was also wealthy sources behind these then movements sponsoring them. A3 had like 8 attempts. Lenins older brother got hanged for being behind the coup against his father.

[@lporquai9048]

Princess Maria looks like a mix of her grandad and grandma. Can anyone else see this?

[@stezve1913]

Oh yes indeed !

[@newbernpuppets929]

Tsar Alexander III was a successful ruler. Had his son and successor been a more competent monarch and had World War I been avoided, the Russian Revolution would not have occurred.

[@sn4rff]

thanks for another really interesting video! i'd heard a little about tzar alexander III - that he could barge through doors without opening them, that he would sometimes tie his cutlery in knots at the dinner-table and that he could take a pack of playing-cards and tear it in half with his bare hands - but i didn't know much about him really, especially about his own childhood. so you've taught me a little, so thank you.

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

It's really just a biographical glance, as the title has it. Hopefully in the future we could make something more detailed, but for now we thought of introducing a few members of the Romanov family in a summarized style. Thanks for watching!

[@sombron3832]

Haha why would he tie his knots at the table?

[@sombron3832]

I am sure if he lived today most likely he would dedicate himself to powerlifting!

[@foreveryoung6797]

History is blessed with perfect hindsight, so true.

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

If only we had that in mind when judging people of the past!

[@Mashka14]

Fascinating informative and insightful Video Alexander III

[@wayneannladringan7081]

Thank you for this very informative and enlightening video. Since I started reading your book, I learned so much about Russia's imperial family. I realized that behind all the pomp and grandeur, Czar Nicholas II and his family were also like ordinary people, who wanted to keep their families together,safe and happy...Also I cannot help but notice how Czar Nicholas II looked very much like his father, and how Grand Duchess Maria very closely resembled her grandmother. The family resemblance fascinates me greatly...Again, maraming salamat.

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

Thank you so much for your kind words and your positive feedback!

[@JDDC-tq7qm]

Tsar Alexandre III reign was when Russia didn't participate in any war now when do you hear Russia not getting involved in wars Alexandre III is so underrated

[@igorsolomko8877]

А зачем ему было воевать? Одного его слова было достаточно чтобы в Европе замолчали все пушки. Он властелин Европы

[@raf984]

This is my favourite tsar.

[@ricardo53100]

Why ?

[@mrbaker7443]

And Putin’s

[@girgis6374]

Mine too, together with Alexander 1

[@shelbypink1]

I always thought that Maria Nikolaevna looked just like her grandpa.

[@lporquai9048]

Yes, I agree. She also looks like her grandmother (dagmar). A mix of the two.

[@rockthecasbah6450]

The grand duchess Olga Alexandrovna looked like her father

[@grammy965]

They say Maria was really strong like her grampa. She use to pick up her nanny's

[@conningdale8805]

Excellent video! I've read a fair bit about him over the years, and have always liked him. Thanks for posting this.

[@ellafacebooktruecrimecases3644]

I love this part of Russia’s great history.

[@dantrianon4248]

I am more on the classical liberal side of thinfs, and yet I understand and even come to admire Alexander III. He stood for what he believed. His reign was unfortunately way too short

[@alexanderhamilton2219]

Unrelated question but where is your pfp from?

[@dantrianon4248]

@@alexanderhamilton2219 I believe I got it on Tumblr many many years ago!

[@alexanderhamilton2219]

@@dantrianon4248 Thanks. Do you remember the name of the artist or character?

[@dantrianon4248]

@@alexanderhamilton2219 the character’s name is Noah, it is from a show I used to love, called Total Drama. This is not his official style, instead, it is done on the style of said artist, unfortunately I cannot recall its name, as I saved it on my 2014 computer, like I said, at this point, long time ago

[@danks1z]

Alexander III got Lenin's brother hanged, Nicholas should have followed his father. Not getting Lenin killed was a big mistake. He almost single-handedly plotted the downfall of the Tsarist regime, and the brutal massacre.

[@doctorfuntime1709]

He tried his best in preventing them from ruling Russia he just didn’t have the heart to finish the job by killing him he was being a human being after all.

[@priestessthea]

Excellent thumb nail of Alexander III. I thoroughly enjoy and appreciate everything you produce for us. God bless the Royal Martyrs and may they bless us.

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

Thank you so much!!

[@388Caroline]

Thank you 🙏

[@Unknown-vw3hr]

Thank you for such information

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

So nice of you!

[@terrybardy2848]

Well done!!! Both the music, the narration, and the pictures were fantastic! Alexander lll had very rugged good looks and very sensitive eyes. Here's a good what if....what if the oldest son of Alexander lll didn't die? History might have turned out differently.

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

Hi there, Terry! Thanks for watching our video! We'd like to inform you that there was an error in the script at the point where the narrator said that Alexander was the first child of Alexander III and Marie. Young Alexander was born in 1969, after Nicholas. So, Nicholas was actually the first-born son and Alexander came (and died) after Nicholas was born. Sorry about that!

[@terrybardy2848]

@@RomanovRoyalMartyrs No worries! It's all good!😁

[@Sxourge]

this man was an absolute chad

[@meybaak7695]

Very nice video. Would you also make a biography about his wife Maria Fjodorovna one day? 😊 ❤

[@MarshalltonUMC792]

Mary Baak - check out History Tea Time with Lindsay Holliday and Scandinavian Royalty KZbin channels. They have videos of her as she was the daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark. Very informative.

[@australianjackiemason]

Irrespective of his reign (there is no way for me to reconcile his anti-semitism) he had a very touching relationship with Maria Feodorovna. Pushed together by a deathbed promise, many people describe their marriage as "relatively happy" but it was more than that. They passionately adored one another and Minnie was absolutely devastated when he died. One only has to read their letters to understand the depth of their devotion.

[@jorgebersabe293]

And Alexander III took no mistresses. In fact, he was repulsed by the idea. If Alexander had lovers was before meeting Dagmar.

[@LastHussar1812]

I know what you're talking about. I am a Romanov devotee but I am also a Zionist (they ARE God's chosen people) and believe that the pogroms of 1905 were one of the reasons Nicholas lost the throne. Reconciling the two, for me, is difficult... Alexander's relationship with the Jews was... complex, I'd say. On the one hand, he drove all the Jews out of Moscow but on the other, he also put a stop to the pogroms. When Sergei Witte- the father of the Trans-Siberian Railway and Alexander's favourite minister- married a Jew and was nearly forced to resign by the court, Alexander kept Witte on because he liked him so much. I think he was different to his son in that, although he believed the Jews to be everything wrong with society, he was far more tolerant and believed in keeping the peace.

[@factfiend1000]

My favorite Tsar, a man's man. Makes me wonder if he would have gotten along with Theodore Roosevelt, if he had lived.

[@alliecat4281]

Beautiful family ❤️

[@savagedarksider5934]

I agree.

[@janetrent3399]

Very interesting!

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

Thank you!

[@Marioplade]

As always a very interesting information, thanks for sharing it

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

So nice of you!

[@anitadunn2817]

So, they had 6 kids, not 5. Five survived infancy, but six nonetheless....

[@divox9pqr]

6ft 4in….Massive, Handsome

[@jmeyer3rn]

Thank you from Indiana USA. Russian Royal Martyrs, pray for us.

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

Greetings from Cyprus!

[@FloydMusic2011]

@judith meyer boilerup!

[@danielalozovska2050]

Thank you so much for your educational videos and hard work!

[@barbarahenry9231]

Sad he passed away so young 🙏😢

[@lenietrollip486]

Thank you for an informative video of the Russian tsar. More please!

[@anabelvargas6987]

Bonitas fotografias!

[@rhondaflowers3824]

THE WHOLE DAMN FAMILY WERE SO BEAUTIFUL! I CAN'T GET OVER IT! SORRY FOR MY GRAMMAR! AND WHAT SADNESS 😔

[@Nicholaus_117]

Μπραβο ,παρα πολυ ωραια παραγωγη

[@vivasofia]

Merci pour la vidéo et les informations intéressantes, bonne continuation

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

Merci!

[@mimibauer1384]

Interesting

[@theodorsebastian4272]

Although he was somewhat arrogant and also allowing Bulgarian coup to proceed ,he was the best Tsar in history.

[@yoggsaron8867]

Alexander 3 was far less crude and far more liberal than Putin and pretty kuch every soviet 'tsar' other than gorbachev.

[@jennifercuddy5663]

It would be nice not to have war.

[@savagedarksider5934]

I wonder how would A constitutional monarchy look in Europe.

[@truthseeking6611]

Awesome, like Scandinavia.

[@savagedarksider5934]

@@truthseeking6611 I have qestion; who is your favorite Greek God/Goddess ?

[@truthseeking6611]

@@savagedarksider5934 Just like ancient Greece we have many names for the divine feminine in India. My favorite goddess is my Mother.

[@MrWiibetrollin]

Fucking terrible lol

[@LoganSewell83]

He reminds me of a White Uncle Phil. Had he been alive during the Great War the Russian Revolution would have never happened. The Tsar would have been personally tossing Lenin and Trotsky out the door on a daily basis.

[@remysimon6819]

Thank you.

[@nin-ja-go9621]

This Man was a true Ruler of Russia. I wish such a man would rule this great country today. And not the Traitor Putin. ☹️

[@user-pk1vm2dk3c]

Царь православный является носителем правды Христовой,в той мере, которая может быть в юдоле плачевной.

[@monoecumsemper]

As it was custom in the old days, a custom that should be honoured in our days..., mention should have made not only of His father, but also of His mother, who had a significant influence upon Alexander.

[@ricardo53100]

Alexander III or "Big Sasha" his mother was German. What sort of influence did she have on him ?

[@monoecumsemper]

@@ricardo53100 It's not my job to teach you how to ask questions: as long as this seems a far-off conception to you, you better answer and I ask the questions: Why do you think His mother's nationality has sth to do with Her influence on Alexander III ?? What do you believe I was thinking of when I made that statement?? Why don't you make at least an educated guess?? Birdbrains of all time just can't stop thinking in nationalities, you should be better than that, don't you agree?? Take this for your bedtime reading: read, if you can, the letters of Pobedonostsev to Alexander III. Again, am I right you're ignorant as to which is which like babes in the wood?? That's your problem not mine. This is not a free history class after all.

[@Richardsonprincess00]

Thinking to do of bio on Alexander the liberator?

[@randialfaro596]

What is the music you used- beautiful yet haunting?

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

Hi there, Randi! Thanks for watching our video. All our music is from KZbin's Audio Library, where a great number of musicians offer their music free of copyright for use in YT videos. A great treat indeed!

[@doesitmatter4182]

His granddaughter Marie is a beautiful version of him.

[@babydollssoapsnthingz8225]

I always thought Sasha and Dagmar looked better as a couple than she and his elder brother. I think she chose well however no one foresaw the doomed that awaited them.

[@jorgebersabe293]

And unlike his father, Alexander III took no mistresses in his marriage, in fact, he felt repulsed by the very thought of it. And if he had lovers, that was before marrying Dagmar.

[@babydollssoapsnthingz8225]

@@jorgebersabe293 he certainly did have a mistress before Dagmar that's very true.

[@jorgebersabe293]

@@babydollssoapsnthingz8225 A trait also shared by Nicholas II, who took no mistresses either and if he did have lovers, that was before marrying Alix.

[@babydollssoapsnthingz8225]

@@jorgebersabe293 yep also very true dedicated to only one woman. Not like their messy predecessors.

[@jorgebersabe293]

@@babydollssoapsnthingz8225 Alexander III and Dagmar is one of those rare occurences that an arranged marriage turns into a marriage for love.

[@firefly5934]

I really can't blame Alexander for his conservative style during his reign. His father had done so much to help the people, but they still killed him anyway. To Alexander, if the people still saw his father fit to be killed when he was going to sign a constitution into law the next day, why should he even bother with it? Yes, it caused the downfall of the monarchy in the long run, but you cannot tell me that if he knew not signing it into law was going to destroy his country and arguably more importantly, his family, he still wouldn't have granted it.

[@choxxxieful]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rileysmith117]

Alexsander iii had his country stable. His death was untimely.

[@Jeff.jeff36]

He went travel to Philippines when he was a Duke. To eat food in apalit Pampanga

[@tapptom]

At 6.7 he could rip a deck of cards w his bare hands

[@johnthestoneman]

8:37 History tends to view him as a brutish despot... ??? Nee?

[@johnthestoneman]

Is dit korrek om te dink die geskiedenis sien outokratiese leiers noodwendig as sleg. Wat is die mening van die gewone russiese werkersklas mense vandag oor hulle gewese tsar? Het hy hulle voorouers net uitgebuit, sleg behandel, en net wetgewing daar gestel om hulle te na te kom?

[@susanpower9265]

very odd sudden death aged 49

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

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[@loriannrichardsshinn422]

Studied this era extensivly.Had all the books,my ex stole them...I named all 3 of my BEAUTIFUL SONS AFTER THE RUSSIAN ROYALS.I HAVE DIRECT BLOOD LINE TO TIS FAMILY.GOD SAVE THE HOME OF OF HEART..RUSSIA

[@bjklein444]

Many do not understand how a great leader is formed nor what actual leadership qualities it takes to be great. We, in our arrogance, measure greatness by superficial features. With this arrogance, we cannot accurately assess what goes on in our own country, let alone in a distant land. Because we are this judgmental, we presume to believe in our own distasteful judgments and assume we deserve to confiscate and plunder what rightfully belongs to others... 💔😢

[@tudoesimples6676]

Esse deve ser a inspiração do czar putin

[@drbrainstein1644]

And what was the names of the two assassins???

[@larsrons7937]

The two assassins of Tsar Alexander II? Rysakov & Ignacy Hryniewiecki threw the two bombs. But there were more conspirators (five in total I believe).

[@drbrainstein1644]

@@larsrons7937 Yakov yurovsky

[@drbrainstein1644]

Wait that was the last Christian king of Russia

[@larsrons7937]

@@drbrainstein1644 Yakov Yurovsky didn't kill Alexander II, he was two years old when Alexander was assassinated. Yakov executed his grandson Nicholas II.

[@sandozpop6017]

There were big problems with the Sadducee allogeneics.

[@OctavioVLT]

A very strong Tsar, but his resistance to reform ultimately doomed the empire.

[@savagedarksider5934]

Yup. Alexander the third would have made A great Tsar for A different time period.

[@OctavioVLT]

@@savagedarksider5934 Just as Nicholas II would have made a great constitutional monarch. Sadly, both of them were at the throne in the wrong era...Alexander III would have been a "great" in a time of strife or crisis...just sad to think about it.

[@sitting_nut]

no that is a too simplistic statement tinged with uncritically accepted propaganda. what "reform" are you talking about exactly ? on what ground do you think that absence of that "reform" ( whatever that is ) "doomed the empire"? in reality russia was the fastest growing country in the world in much of the three decades before ww1.

[@nicholasiiofrussia1662]

No reform was needed for Russia in that period of time. Alexander III along with Peter the Great and French King Louis XIV are the best examples of system in which autocracy caused the modernization of the country.

[@OctavioVLT]

@@sitting_nut Agrarian reforms and local governing bodies such as the zemstvo system first introduced by Alexander II and sponsored by Pyotr Stolypin after the revolution of 1905. His plans were on track and revolutionaries feared success would ruin the chances of a revolution. After he was killed the momentum gained was lost and unrest continued. Russia was also vastly behind on industrialization and not ready for an industrial scale war as WWI. When they started to catch up by 1916 it was too late.

[@uncommon_name9337]

I bet Putin tried to be like this guy.

[@Junior0hashtag00]

Dreh durch wie oft muss ich noch zurück gehen ?

[@kidmohair8151]

fret not... the new tsar of all the Russias has been enthroned in all but name for the last 2 decades... all tsar vlad the intriguer/invader should do, is break out what is left of the imperial crown jewels, if he hasn't sold them, and crown himself... and if he has sold them, I'm sure he could arrange to have some reasonable facsimiles made

[@jaidendirecto5080]

Cool vid. But they had 6 children, not 5.

[@huascar66]

Nicholas, George, Olga, Xenia and Michael.

[@jaidendirecto5080]

@@huascar66 also Alexander who died of meningitis at 10 months. Its in his wiki

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

Alexander, who died from meningitis, is mentioned in the video.

[@pipapupa3563]

Было бы на русском, было бы замечательно.

[@greekre]

queen victoria really had tickets on herself, she believed her magic vaj made her a goddess but alas when she went to take a dump it snapped off the same way everyones else's does

[@ricardo53100]

It is really impossible to know whether Russia would have been convulsed into WWI had Alexander II lived another 10 years and had been able to implement his constitutional changes. It certainly would have been an improvement from what happened in the absense of reform. The crucial event in Russian history prior to 1914 was the entry of Russia into WWI. The military was not prepared and the massive amount of losses in human lives that arose from the war combined with the damage to the Russian economy was a perfect storm that created the conditions for a violent revolution. The last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, never realized that sharing power meant sharing responsibility for failure. He had been schooled that absolutism was next to "godliness" . He did not realize that governance must change with the times. The central problem with absolutism is its dependence on the ability of one man to make correct decisions nearly 99% of the time. That is beyond the capabilities of anyone. That was especially true at the end of the 19th century. The tragedy of Russian history has always been lost opportunities. I fear that we are witnessing that same tragedy again.

[@doctorfuntime1709]

Nicholas II had no intentions nor desire for war and tried avoiding it the best he could. The French Government and the warhawks in his army kept pushing him for war he even ordered a partial mobilization which was dismissed by the officials. Also I’m pretty sure that Nicholas saw being an autocrat was a sacred duty and that he never absolutism as next to godliness. Nicholas was reluctant in going to war and only did so out of noble goal of protecting a weaker neighbor twice. Heck both time he was close to winning both wars of only outside forces didn’t intervene. Also he didn’t have any problems with reforms and was willing for changes to be made to his country ( as long as they didn’t harm Russia).

[@user-qb4fs9gs1p]

💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘💘

[@coachmen8508]

"(neh-FRY-tis) A condition in which the tissues in the kidney become inflamed and have problems filtering waste from the blood. Nephritis may be caused by infection, inflammatory conditions (such as lupus), certain genetic conditions, and other diseases or conditions."

[@i1113]

So we're not going to talk about the pogroms? Or the enforcement of Orthodox Christianity? Russian language being forced? Cool, ok.

[@gabrielaleactus9932]

Russia needs a strong ruler. This is why putin is so successful. Long live putin !!

[@Adil21RUS]

A lot of muslims converted into Christianity when he was ruler😇 and there was no war Russia involved in😳🥳.

[@piepkwiep4312]

So this is Putins hero, another autocrat.

[@Andris-ml4oo]

Oversized brute. Under him, children were beaten for speaking their native language.

[@rileysmith117]

Alexander iii died too early. If he had maybe 10 - 15 more years his son nicholas would have been better leader.

[@MrWiibetrollin]

“Martyrs” is a strong word. Every Romanov had it coming, including the children.

[@ashleyleonard8148]

That is absolute bullshit. Nikolaus was not a cruel man. His supposed politicians and nobles were supposed to give him good advice. They didn't. They only cared about money. And on top of that, Lenin and Stalin killed more Russians and innocent people than ANY Tsarist rule. They're still finding mass graces. I can forgive your ignorance, but not your impunity. You would be a communist bootlicker.

[@SC-gw8np]

Keep a lid on your envy.

[@doncorleone1553]

They are canonized as passion-bearers by the Russian Orthodox Church, making them literally martyrs. Can’t even blame your sadistic attitude on being young either, your account is over 13 years old and you whine about capitalism all the time. At least the Trotskyists got their comeuppance eventually. Suharto’s legacy soon to be repeated hopefully!

[@British-Patriot]

Bit far.

[@japanchina3298]

😐6:56

[@LotusLady9]

Thank you🌞

[@RomanovRoyalMartyrs]

You are so welcome!

[@LotusLady9]

@@RomanovRoyalMartyrs I love reading biographies of Tsarist Russia. I have read a biography Alexander III's wife Marie (Dagmar) but have not found one for this tsar.