Nicholas II - the last Russian emperor.He took the Russian throne at the age of 27 years.In addition to the Russian crown went to the emperor and a huge, torn by contradictions and conflicts of all sorts country.Its expected heavy board.The second half of the life of Nicholas Alexandrovich took a very heavy turnover and suffering, the result of which - the execution of the Romanov family, which, in turn, meant the end of their reign.
Dear Nicky
Nicky was born (the name of Nicholas of his home) in 1868 in Tsarskoye Selo.In honor of his birth in the northern capital has been given 101 salvo.At the christening future Emperor bestowed the most senior Russian awards.His mother - Maria Feodorovna - from early childhood instilled their children religion, modesty, courtesy, good manners.In addition, it never for a moment allowed Nicky to forget that he is - the future monarch.
Nikolai enough heed to its requirements, having learned the lessons of education perfectly.The future emperor always different tact, modesty and education.He was surrounded by the love of family.They called him "dear Nicky".
military career
At a young age of the crown prince began to notice a huge craving for military affairs.Nicholas and eagerly participated in all the parades and parades, in the camp fees.He strictly observed the military regulations.Curiously, his military career began in ... 5 years!Soon the crown prince was promoted to lieutenant, and a year later was appointed to the chieftain of the Cossack troops.
The 16-year-old crown prince gave the oath "of loyalty to the fatherland and the throne."He served in the Transfiguration Regiment.He was promoted to colonel.This rite was the last in his military career, because as emperor, Nicholas II believed that he has "no quietest and quietest right" to self-assignment of military ranks.
The accession to the throne
Russian Nikolai took the throne at the age of 27 years.In addition to the Russian crown went to the emperor and a huge, torn by contradictions and conflicts of all sorts, the country.
Coronation of Emperor
It was held in the Assumption Cathedral (Moscow).During the celebrations, when Nicholas went to the altar, with his right shoulder came off and fell to the floor chain of the Order of St. Andrew.All those who were present at the time of the ceremony, which was unanimously accepted it as a bad omen.
at Khodynka Tragedy
The execution of the Romanov family is perceived today by all different.Many believe that the beginning of the "Czarist persecution" was laid precisely during the holidays on the occasion of the coronation of the emperor, when at Khodynka there was one of the worst in the history of hustles.It killed and wounded more than semi- thousand (!) People!Later, from the imperial treasury families of the victims have been paid significant amounts.Despite the Khodynka tragedy scheduled Ball was held in the evening of the same day.
This event has forced many people spoke of Nicholas II as a heartless and cruel king.
Error Nicholas II
Emperor understood that in government an urgent need to change something.Historians say that's why he declared war on Japan.That was in 1904.Nikolai seriously hoped for a quick win, thereby to stir up patriotism in Russians.This was his fatal mistake ... Russia had to suffer a humiliating defeat in the Russian-Japanese war, deprived of such lands as South and Far Sakhalin, as well as the fortress of Port Arthur.
Family
Shortly before the execution took place of the Romanov family, Emperor Nicholas II played a wedding with his only lover - German Princess Alice of Hesse (Alexandra).The wedding ceremony took place in 1894 in the Winter Palace.All my life between Nicholas and his wife were warm, gentle and touching relationship.They are separated only death.They died together.But this - later.
In exactly during the Russian-Japanese war in the family of the emperor was born heir to the throne - the Tsarevich Alexei.This is the first boy, before Nicholas was born four girls!In honor of this it was given by a volley of 300 guns.But soon the doctors determined that the boy was ill with an incurable disease - hemophilia (incoagulability blood).In other words, the crown prince could bleed to death from even cut finger and die.
"Bloody Sunday" and the First World War
After the shameful defeat in the war across the country began to emerge unrest and protests.The people demanded the overthrow of the monarchy.Dissatisfaction Nicholas II grew by the hour.Sunday afternoon January 9, 1905 the crowd of people came to the Winter Palace, demanding to take their complaints to the terrible and hard life.At this time, the emperor and his family were not in the Winter.They rested in Tsarskoye Selo.Troops stationed in St. Petersburg, without an order of the emperor opened fire on civilians.Killing all: women, the elderly and children ... With them was killed, and all people's faith in their king!At the "Bloody Sunday" it was executed 130 people and several hundred - injured.
Emperor was very shocked by the tragedy.Now there is nothing and no one could soothe public anger throughout the royal family.Across Russia, unrest started and meetings.In addition, Russia entered the First World War, which she announced Germany.The fact is that in 1914 between Serbia and Austria-Hungary began military action, while Russia has decided to protect a small Slavic state, for which he was called "a duel" Germany.The country simply faded in his eyes, all flew in the tar-Tarara.Nicholas did not know yet what the price for all this is the shooting of the royal Romanov family!
abdication
World War I dragged on for many years.The army and the country were extremely dissatisfied with this foul Tsarist regime.People run out of patience.In the northern capital of imperial power actually lost its force.It was created by the Provisional Government (in St. Petersburg), which included the king's enemies - Guchkov, Miliukov, Kerensky.King talked about everything that happens in the country in general and in particular in the capital, after which Nicholas II decided to renouncing his throne.
October Revolution of 1917 and the execution of the Romanov family
that day when Nikolai formally abdicated, his entire family was arrested.The interim government has assured his wife that everything is done for their own safety, promising to send them abroad.After some time, they were arrested and most of the former emperor.He and his family were brought to the Tsarskoye Selo protected.Then they were deported to Siberia in Tobolsk, to finally stop any attempt to restore the imperial power.There lived the entire royal family until October 1917 ...
It was then interim government fell, and after the October Revolution, the life of the royal family has deteriorated sharply.They moved to Yekaterinburg and detained in harsh conditions.The Bolsheviks came to power, wanted to make a show trial of the royal family, but afraid of what she once again inflame the feelings of the people, and they will be defeated.After the Regional Council in Yekaterinburg on the subject of execution of the imperial family was a positive decision.Uralispolkom granted a request for execution.Less than a day left before the face of the earth will disappear last Romanov family.
Shooting (photo understandably absent) was carried out at night.Nicholas and his family got out of bed, saying transported to another place.Bolshevik by the name of Yurovsky quickly said that the White Army wants to release the former emperor, so the Soviet of Soldiers 'and Workers' Deputies decided on the immediate execution of the entire royal family, so that once and for all put an end to the Romanovs.Nicholas II did not have time to understand how to immediately parted indiscriminate shooting at him and his family.So ended earthly way the last Russian emperor and his family.
