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Michael Romanov I
Michael Romanov I came to power in Russia -
Peter Romanov I came to power
The last Romanov, Peter I came to power as a Czar -
Nicholas I came to power in Russia
On this day Alexander I had died without a heir successor. The next in line, Constantine I was next in line for the throne, although had married a Polish woman. Because of this, Nicholas I was next in line, but was questioned by the people of Russia, Nicholas I published Alexanders Manifesto on the 26 of the month and came to power in Russia. -
Alexander II
After defeats in the Crimean war, Russia felt like they needed a change from the rule of Nicholas I who was the father of Alexander II. Alexander came to power after his fathers death and went through a series of reforms that would modernize Russia to be as strong as the neighboring countries. -
Vladamir Lenin
Lenin was born on this day. HIs father was threatened to be revoked of his job at a young age because of the suspicions that the government had on public schooling. This is one event that led Lenin to later take part and lead the revolution. -
Revolution
After the Russo Japenese war which was costly and resulted in great loss for Russia, the Russian revolution began which later contributed to the abdication of the Tsar -
Another war
The tsar had led Russia to yet another war that resulted in a loss of supplies, money and lives withing Russia. This war was the last straw for the tsar and was abdicated from the throne 3 years later