Ivan III
The first Russian ruler to take the title of tsar was Ivan IV, commonly known as Ivan the Terrible. He was officially crowned Tsar of All Rus' in 1547, marking the beginning of the Tsardom of Russia. This title signified a shift in the authority and status of the Russian ruler, establishing a legacy that would influence future monarchs.
Tsar Nicholas II, The Last Ruler of the Russian Empire
Tsar Alexander 1
The title of the Russian emperor is "Tsar" or "Emperor," while his wife holds the title of "Tsarina" or "Empress." These titles were historically used during the time of the Russian monarchy, which lasted until the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in 1917. The Tsar was the sovereign ruler of Russia, while the Tsarina often played a significant role in the court and state affairs.
Tsar Nicholas Romanov II
The first Russian ruler to take the title of tsar was Ivan IV, commonly known as Ivan the Terrible. He was officially crowned Tsar of All Rus' in 1547, marking the beginning of the Tsardom of Russia. This title signified a shift in the authority and status of the Russian ruler, establishing a legacy that would influence future monarchs.
tsar
A Russian ruler was called a Tsar or Czar, depending on your preferred spelling.
The word "czar" is a term for a leader, most often of a country. It is similar to the Russian term "tsar," which was the king and head ruler of the country.
Tsar Peter the Great
Tsar Nicholas II, The Last Ruler of the Russian Empire
The first person to adopt the title Tsar was Simeon I of Bulgaria, in 893-900, but the first Russian Tsar was Ivan IV from 1547
Tsar Simeon I
Tsar Simeon
Tsar Alexander I
Tsar Nicholas Romanov II was the Russian ruler in 1906 and continued as such until he abdicated the throne in March 1917.
Tsar Alexander 1