42 Tragic Facts About The Romanovs
The Romanovs were the last of the Russian dynasties, ruling Russia for hundreds of years. Almost exactly 100 years ago in 1918, Tsar Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra, and all five of their children were executed. While it is widely believed that there were no survivors, the rumor that Anastasia had somehow escaped has inspired numerous books, movies, and a Broadway musical. Below are 42 facts about the Romanov family’s tragic history.
“I am not yet ready to be Tsar. I know nothing of the business of ruling” —Nicholas II of Russia
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