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3 days ago · Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (1904–1918) Grand Duke Alexander Alexandrovich of Russia: June 7, 1869: May 2, 1870: Grand Duke George Alexandrovich of Russia: May 9, 1871: July 10, 1899: Died unmarried: Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia: April 6, 1875: April 20, 1960
2 days ago · Alexander II (Russian: Алекса́ндр II Никола́евич, romanized: Aleksándr II Nikoláyevich, IPA: [ɐlʲɪˈksandr ftɐˈroj nʲɪkɐˈlajɪvʲɪtɕ]; 29 April 1818 – 13 March 1881) was Emperor of Russia, King of Congress Poland and Grand Duke of Finland from 2 March 1855 until his assassination in 1881.
2 days ago · It seemed to the new tsar, Alexander II (reigned 1855–81), that the dangers to public order of dismantling the existing system, which had deterred Nicholas I from action, were less than the dangers of leaving things as they were.
2 days ago · Nicholas thus abdicated on behalf of his son, and drew up a new manifesto naming his brother, Grand Duke Michael, as the next Emperor of all the Russias. He issued a statement but it was suppressed by the Provisional Government.
5 days ago · In 1918 a famed general of the Russian White Army battled through the Red Army to save Emperor Nicholas II—but he arrived too late. The Romanovs had already been murdered.
4 days ago · Key points. Putin's closest EU ally asks Zelenskyy to consider 'quick ceasefire' Attempt to 'overthrow Ukraine government' foiled. Putin 'to hold talks with Xi Jinping and Erdogan' Exclusive: The critical cog in Putin's machine and how British firms help to keep Russian gas flowing. Big picture: What you need to know this week.
5 days ago · The next year, the first male heir appeared — His Imperial Highness Alexei Nicolaievich, Sovereign Heir Tsarevich, Grand Duke of Russia. Tsar Nicholas with Tsarevich Alexei, 1904. From his father, the baby Alexei inherited a claim to the throne.
