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The Romanovs
The Romanovs reigned over Russia from 1613 to 1917. During the Romanov’s reign, their descendants were called the Holstein-Gottorp-Romanov, and ruled all of Russia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland and Malta.
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What historical events occurred during Tsar Nicholas II's life?
The first was when his grandfather Tsar Alexander II died. He was blown up by a bomb in is Easter cake. Then the second was the 300 anniversary of the Romanov Family.
Other major events involving Russia itself were World War I, the creation of the Russian Duma after the 1905 Revolution, the February Revolution in Russia which forced him to abdicate his throne, the October Revolution, in which the Bolshevik Party under Vladimir Lenin took control of the country
What event caused the Russian Duma to form?
The event that caused the Duma to be formed was an incident known as Bloody Sunday in 1905. A priest named Father Georgi Gapon led thousands of peaceful and respectful marchers to the Tsar's Winter Palace to present certain grievances to him. The Tsar's Palace Guard fired their guns into the unarmed crowd killing hundreds. There was a huge outcry against Tsar in many cities for this savagery. To mollify the people Nicholas issued the October Manifesto which created the Duma and provided for increased personal freedoms.
Unfortunately for the Russian people, as soon as they were no longer agitating against the Tsar, he went back on his word and ignored just about everything he had promised.
Yes, Internal exile in Siberia with his immediate family, where they were later killed
Why was Nicholas ii the last tsar?
As a result of the first Russian Revolution in 1917, the monarchy was overthrown and the position of Tsar was abolished. Since no later Tsars came to power, Nicholas was the last one.
Nicholas II, with his wife and all five of his children were killed by the Bolsheviks during or shortly after the October (Communist) Revolution in Russia, so the primary claimants to the throne were no longer available to be restored by a counter-revolution, had one occurred.
Russian Elections were held in November, 1917. These polls were held in the immediate aftermath of Bolshevik Revolutions. Bolshevik party and its head Lenin were convinced that they would earn a clear victory in polls. However, it was Socialist Revolutionary party that won the majority. Lenin after much dispute dissolved the assembly after just one day of working.
What was the extent of westernization under catherine the great?
Western style art & architecture have nobles tour West & be educated there tried to avoid cultural influences from West involvement in European affairs - partitioning of Poland looked into ideas of enlightenment, imported French philosophers reform commissions to discuss new law codes didn't do as much Westernization as Peter
How long does it take to become an Anastasia?
Assuming you mean the urban definition of Anastasia as a goddess-like figure, that's entirely up to nature. Your appearance is entirely determined before you are even born. If you're asking how long it will take to become a Russian Grand Duchess, you'll have to wait a very long time. Especially since Russia doesn't have an Imperial Empire anymore.
Why was Anastasia's family executed?
Many people hated and blamed the Tsar for the war. A group of men, the Bolsheviks, decided to make a move. Around 1917 the Tsar abdicated and he and his family was soon captured. They were held captive for one year. Then, on a dark night of July 16, 1918, their captors led them down to the basement, and they started to shoot. There are two different sides as to whether one of the grand duchesses escaped along with her brother or not. In 2007, people claimed to have found two bodies belonging to the missing royal children. Go to http://www.answers.com/topic/who-were-the-romanovs for more imformation.
Who is the villain in Anastasia the 1997 film?
Rasputin, a mad monk who sold his soul in exchange for sorcery.
Which Anastasia movie has her family as a talking instruments?
The secret of Anastasia has some of her deceased family members reincarnated as musical instruments. She finds the instruments in a railroad baggage car. by the way Saxophones were banned in First Czarist, later Red, Russia for the following two reasons. ( The inventor was German, one Adolph Sax ( actually he was a Belgian residing in Paris) and B. more practically the Saxophone was too consumptuous of brass vitally needed for ammuhition ( cartridges, shells, etc)during the war. both bans stuck and Saxes are not used in Russia! Whaty they call this thing Old Nick, have a look Comrade!
What role did the Bolsheviks play in the creation of the USSR as a single party state?
In 1918 the Bolsheviks became the Russian Communist Party and dominated every aspect of Russian life from then until the ultimate collapse of the USSR in 1991.
Where did the Habsburg dynasty ruled in?
The Holy Roman empire and, evetually, the Austria-Hungry. Marie Antoinette was a Habsburg.
There are currently 100 Senate representatives, and 435 members of the House of Representatives.
What is the background on the Russian revolution?
Background to the Russian Revolution is huge, however, mainly caused by massive discontent in the Nation. Led by an Autocratic, inefficient system, (where corruption and violence was extremely evident);
-peasants went without bread, land and fell into huge debts due to redemption payments,
-middle class pushed for a democracy so that they could have their say as to how to run the country, instead they lived with oppression and censorship,
-industrialists had to work long hours with low pay and poor living conditions The catalyst for the Russian 1905 'revolution' would be Bloody Sunday. A oeacful protest turned horribly wrong when (supposedly) the Tsar ordered the Military to fire upon men, women and children who asked only for bread and better living conditions. After a revolt, the Tsar issued the October Manifesto. This offered hope and promise to the people. However, a year later the Tsar practically withdrew his promises, letting the Nation down and causing the 1917 revolution that would change how the Nation would run forever. That's just the basic background to the Revoluntion/s.
That czar nicholas 2 decision to take over as commander in chief of the Russian army was wise?
no. Russia did not favour Nicholas because of the effects of the world war on Russia and by taking over as commander in chief he was putting all the blame of the war on him. all the casualties, lack of supplies and economic faliure was on him.
Did czar Nicholas marry his cousin?
Nicholas II and Alexandra (Alix of Hesse) were second cousins by blood, being great-grandchildren of Princess Wilhelmina of Baden.
However, both were first cousins of George V of Great Britain. Nicholas' aunt, Alexandra of Denmark, married Edward VII of Great Britain, who was Alix's uncle. Alix was a grandchild of Queen Victoria, as were George V and Wilhelm II of Germany.
What happened to Czar and his family in the Russian Revolution?
Tsar Nicholas abdicated the throne during the February Revolution and was taken into the custody of the Provisional Government partly for his own protection and partly to keep him from being restored to the throne. He was held with the idea that he would be exiled to England, but the Bolsheviks took power from the Provisional Government in the October Revolution and forced the Provisional Government to hand Nicholas and his family over to them. In July 1918, during the Russian Civil War, the Bolsheviks murdered Nicholas and his entire family in order to ensure that he would never be able to come back to power again.
Who was friends with Tsar Nicholas II?
Princess Ingeborg of Denmark, King George V and Grigori Rasputin, his peasant.
Who dominated the Russian Tsar Nicholas II until 1916?
The Tsarina influenced the Tsar and Rasputin influenced the Tsarina, so Rasputin
Was Czar Nicholas II in power during the Bolshevik revolution?
No, Tsar Nicholas II was already out of power during the Bolshevik Revolution. He had abdicated his throne in March 1917 during the February Revolution of 1917. This revolution was not the Bolshevik Revolution. The Bolshevik Revolution began on October 25, 1917 (according to the old style Russian calendar).
Was Anna Anderson telling the truth?
Probably not. Anne Anderson was likely not telling the truth when she claimed to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia. She was considered an impostor, after a private investigation was undertaken, was shown to be lying. Numerous lawsuits later, the German courts ruled her as claiming falsehoods. Later in 1991, the bodies of Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra, and three of their daughters were recovered in a mass grave near Ekaterinburg. DNA tests of the bodies, as well as some strands of hair from Anne Anderson, were made and showed that she had no blood-relation to any member of the Romanov family.
There is speculation, however, that she may have been telling the truth. There have been published articles, some of which were professionally backed, that casts doubt on the legitimacy of the DNA tests, claiming the evidence was tampered and potentially contaminated. Additionally, there have been numerous reports of professional anthropologists, along with some of the royal descendants of the Romanov family themselves, who claimed to believe Anderson's story. There are many discrepancies and unusual aspects of the Anna Anderson case, so no definite answer can be given. Nonetheless, the current verdict is that she lied.
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Why did Grand Dutchess Anastasia dia?
She was killed by the Bolshiveks/communists/military to anihilate the Romanov Family who had ruled Russian for hundreds of years. She was married to the ruling Romanov and they did not want her to produce any more Romanov's or take over the throne. The Russians wanted freedom from the Romanov rule.
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No.. Anastasia was not married to anyone, let alone the ruling Romanov - who was Nicholas her father.
The entire Romanov family was murdered by the local Bolshevik leader. It had nothing to do with not wanting her to produce heirs. The Bolsheviks were afraid the Allied armies and White Russian army were going to liberate the family and use them to mobilise support to over throw the Communist government.
FYI Nicholas and Alexandra were married, Anastasia was one of the daughters.
