Russia’s last Emperor and Tsar continues to be the subject of news in Western media. I am pleased to present the following 6 full length articles and news stories published by various Russian, British and US media services, in addition to videos and articles about Nicholas II’s relatives and faithful retainers.

Below, are the articles published in January, February and March 2024. Click on the title [highlighted in red] and follow the link to read each respective article:

How Tsar Nicholas II was ridiculed + 13 PHOTOS

The Emperor was criticized for his alleged brutality in suppressing the First Russian Revolution of 1905-1907. And, at the same time, for the weakness which his enemies allege he showed by allowing the “black monk” Rasputin to almost rule the country – which of course, is utter nonsense!

Source: Russia Beyond. 28 March 2024

Unusual hobbies of the Romanov dynasty + 15 PHOTOS

Men in the Imperial Family usually had careers in the military, while women were mostly involved in charity work. But, they also had unusual hobbies that were important parts of their lives.

Source: Russia Beyond. 14 February 2024

What Russia was like in 1914 + 35 PHOTOS

The following archive photos capture a country that is no more. Thanks to them, we can today see what it was like to live in the Russian Empire at the beginning of the 20th century.

Undoubtedly, the main event of the year was the beginning of World War I. On July 19, 1914, Germany declared war against the Russian Empire.

Source: Russia Beyond. 10 February 2024

What Russia was like in 1904 + 24 PHOTOS

These archive photos capture a country that no longer exists. Thanks to them, we can see how the Russian Empire lived at the very beginning of the 20th century: the Russo-Japanese War, the life of the tsar and peasants, transportation, leisure activities and much more!

Source: Russia Beyond. 31 January 2024

5 facts about the most esteemed icon of the Romanov dynasty

The Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God is so ancient that its origins are unknown. It became a patron icon of the Romanov family from 1613 to 1917. Today, it remains the patron icon and protector of state power in Russia.

Source: Russia Beyond. 11 January 2024

Why Trotsky Believed It Was Moral to Kill the Tsar’s Children

In his 1938 work “Their Morals and Ours,” Bolshevik revolutionary Leon Trotsky explained why murder in certain circumstances is justified, incljuding the five children of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna.

Source: Foundation for Economic Education. 26 September 2018

© Paul Gilbert. 31 March 2024