Russia was ruled by Tsars who had ultimate authority on all matters of governance. The oppressive system left no room for change and brewed revolutionary ideas and aspirations. 1905 Revolution ...

Showcasing the genius of Russian literature, art, music, and dance over a century of turmoil ... and political dissidence of artists operating under the Tsars and the Bolsheviks. An education and a ...

He has openly compared himself to the Russian tsar, equating Russia's invasion of Ukraine today with Peter's expansionist wars some three centuries ago, and making his strongest acknowledgment yet ...

They ran the country as autocrats. This meant that the Tsar, and only the Tsar, governed Russia: Tsars believed that they had a divine right to rule Russia, their position and power had been given ...