House of Romanov

climate of autocracy, the Romanov dynasty was firmly established in the societal framework of early 20th-century Russia. Having been in varying degrees of absolute political control over an approximate time period of four hundred years, their eventual undoing marked a power shift polarising the imperial regime laid out by countless Tsars beforehand. Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, is recognised to have a degree of personal responsibility for the downfall of the Romanovs, yet the extent to which

Many wonder about the dark life of Anastasia Romanov. She had a powerful impact in many people's lives, kindling a spark of curiosity in historians’ minds. The truth is hard to understand, but when it is found, it is rewarding. So uncovering the truth of Anastasia makes for an interesting story. Anastasia is a mysterious person who began her life as a normal girl, but quickly was made into one of the biggest conspiracies in history. Anastasia’s life begins in a time of suffering. She was born

Peter Alexeyevich or as he is best known as, Peter the Great, is recognized from history as a very successful ruler who drastically changed Russia into a dominant power. Not only was Russia a large, almighty country with a strenuous character, Russia was from his reign on forth European. This transformation into a European Russian state was used to proclaim and emphasize the advancements, civility, and grandness Russia was and had become. Russia was no longer barbaric; it was a place of equivalence

Gregory Efimovich Rasputin is one of the most debated characters of the 20th Century. Thousands have discussed whether Rasputin was a holy man who came to the aide of the royal family or more simply, a cheat who thrived in womanising and in truth, a man who had a debauched sexual appetite. After all the word "Rasputin" in Russian mean "the debauched one". But in the following pages, I will try to explore a better side of Rasputin; I will attempt to give an accurate

Shandee Ballard Ryan Snelgrove English 12 14 September 2017 The Mad Monk of Russia The czarina, or queen of Russia was so very saddened as she watched her son cry out in agonizing pain. He had fallen or gotten a bruise that had caused major internal bleeding because of his condition of Hemophilia. He would ask his mother, “When I am dead, it will not hurt anymore, will it?” A man then walked in and brought with him a calming presence. He touched the poor boy’s forehead and his cries subsided. The

The woman who was to become Catherine the Great was born Sophie Augusta Fredericka. During her teen years Sophie blossomed into a beautiful young woman and had excellent health. She later went on to marry Peter III the future emperor and grandson of Peter the Great. During her reign as empress Catherine encountered many conflicts, which she surpassed so successfully that even now so many years after her death she is still remembered. Even though she was known to have many lovers during her lifetime

civilians needs. The overthrow of the Tsarist government was the ending of the oppression and tyranny. Rasputin however did manipulate his ability to influence government decisions. The Romanov Empire in Russia was a dynasty that had been in power for over three hundred years and sadly ended with the last Romanov family being murdered. Rasputin, although he was not royalty, he was close to the family and had a hand in their downfall but was not the main reason for the downfall (Source J). There was

Chapter 18 Winter Break Assignment 1. Timeline 2. How did the Mongol occupation affect Russian civilization? The Mongols didn’t affect the base of Russian culture because they left local administration to locals. As the economy evolved to more emphasis on agriculture and peasant labor, the focus on literacy declined. 3. What was the nature of Russian expansion under Ivan III and Ivan IV? The reign of the Ivan III resulted in the formation of a new political structure that featured a centralized

Meyer 1 Hayley Meyer Mrs. Corley History 7 9 May 2017 Catherine the Great Catherine the Great ruled Russia with an iron fist, she knew the secrets of how to gain the love of her people and how to please the nobles of her land. Catherine was able to get away treason and murder and still keep her crown. She learned the delicate art of deception at a very young age. Catherine II, or Catherine the Great as she is more often called, was born on May 2, 1729 in Stettin, Prussia, she became the Russian

an important political figure. In1913, the Czar pushed towards rigid antagonism toward the Duma, Rasputin and the Czarina urged him to dissolve it altogether or at least take away all of its real power. 1913 was also the 300th anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty and the importance of the Duma was intentionally slighted. Rasputin, in an act of defiance, sat in a seat set aside for the Duma. The president of the Duma bodily threw him out of the Kazan Cathedral. The 1st image shows Rasputin as an evil