Nicholas Ii Alexandrovich Collection (page 3)

Failed assassination of Tsarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891. Artist: Henri Meyer
The failed assassination attempt on Tsarevich Nicholas of Russia, Otsu, Japan, 1891. The Otsu Scandal was a failed assassination attempt on Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich of Russia

The Tsars Winter Palace, Yalta, Russia, c1960. Artist: CM Dixon
The Tsars Winter Palace, Yalta, Russia, c1960. Livadia Palace was a summer retreat of the last Russian tsar, Nicholas II, and his family

Tsar Nicholas II reviewing the parade of the pupils of Moscow in the Kremlin, Russia, 1912. Artist: K von Hahn
Tsar Nicholas II reviewing the parade of the pupils of Moscow in the Kremlin, Russia, 1912. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk

Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, wife of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, early 20th century. Artist: A Pasetti
Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna, wife of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, early 20th century. A granddaughter of Queen Victoria, Princess Alix of Hesse (1872-1918) married Tsar Nicholas II in November 1894

Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna of Russia in a carriage, early 20th century. Artist: K von Hahn
Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918) of Russia in a carriage, early 20th century. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Russian Imperial family outside the Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, early 20th century. Artist: K von Hahn
Russian Imperial family outside the Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, early 20th century. Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) of Russia and Tsarina Alexandra Fyodorovna (1872-1918)

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his family in the park of Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, 1900s. Artist: K von Hahn
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia with his family in the park of Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, early 1900s. Nicholas (1868-1918) with his mother

Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, and Maria of Russia, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia, c1899-c1900. Artist: K von Hahn
Grand Duchesses Olga (1895-1918), Tatiana (1897-1918), and Maria (1899-1918) of Russia, Tsarskoye Selo, Russia. c1899-c1900

Unrest and violence in Russia, 1906. Cover from the French satirical magazine L Assiette au Beurre showing the face of a fanatic aiming a revolver

Blessed Russia!, 1905. Cover from French satirical magazine L Assiette au Beurre, showing a decapitated head, probably representing Tsar Nicholas II

Nicholas II and supporting officers on horseback, c1900
Nicholas II (1868-1919) Tsar of Russia from 1894, on horseback, supported by his Staff officers, c1900

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"Nicholas II Alexandrovich: The Last Tsar of Russia and His Reign" Tsar Nicholas II Alexandrovich, the last ruler of Imperial Russia, was a figure marked by both triumph and tragedy. Born in 1868, he ascended to the throne in 1894 after his father's untimely death. Often referred to as "The Little Father, " Nicholas II faced immense challenges during his reign. One significant event that showcased Nicholas II's commitment to political reform was his presence at the opening ceremony of the first Duma in St Petersburg in 1906. This historic moment demonstrated his willingness to engage with elected representatives and listen to their concerns. However, amidst these attempts at modernization, there were also moments that highlighted the opulence and grandeur associated with imperial power. An image from 1897 captures Nicholas II dressed splendidly as he embodied regal authority while posing for Jean Baptiste Guth's painting titled "The Little Father. " Tragically, Nicholas II's rule came under increasing pressure due to social unrest and military failures during World War I. Exiled to Tobolsk, Siberia in August 1917 alongside his family, this photograph depicts him surrounded by uncertainty as he grappled with an uncertain future. Family played a central role throughout Nicholas II's life; a captivating image from around 1894 showcases him alongside Empress Alexandra Feodorovna and their children – a poignant reminder of their closeness before their world shattered. International relations also shaped Nicholas II's reign; a meeting between him and Kaiser Wilhelm II in Germany (1903) reveals diplomatic efforts amid rising tensions on the European stage. In times of respite from affairs of state, leisure activities provided solace for the tsar. A photograph taken aboard the Russian Imperial Yacht Standart (1909) portrays him enjoying maritime pleasures off Cowes—an escape from political pressures even if temporary.