Romanov dynasty is an integral part of the history of the Royal and Imperial Russia.Her reign was remembered as a staunch patriotism, and many secrets of the bloody events and strange circumstances.She survived the Time of Troubles and the two Falsdmitry.
According to reliable historical data, the Romanov family tree begins with Andrei Ivanovich Mare - Moscow Boyar Prince Simeon Ivanovich.
Board same dynasty began February 21, 1613 (Julian calendar) after the conciliar election of Mikhail Fedorovich - the son of Patriarch Filaret in the world Fedor Nikitich.In general, the kind of Romanov gave the country five kings: Mikhail Fedorovich, his son Alexei Mikhailovich and his three successors - Theodore Alekseevich Ivan V and Peter I.
Mikhail Fedorovich
becoming the first ruler of all Russia, managed to do a lot for theirboard:
- Deulino signed a truce in 1618;
- by the appointment of the governor and chiefs established stable centralized power;
- to determine the exact amount of taxes, described the estates across the country;
- restore the economy and trade after the Time of Troubles;
- reorganized the army.
Alexis
After the death of Mikhail Fedorovich in 1645 came to the throne Alexei Mikhailovich.During his life he had military and monetary reforms, and joined Russia and Ukraine in 1654.
highlight of military reform has been a massive failure of the latest creation of regiments: Soldiers, dragoon, Reitarska.They were the backbone of the new army of the king.To do this, the service was hired by a large number of European military experts.
monetary reform Alexei Mikhailovich considered a failure, and only under Peter I began minting coins, which is not worse than the European one.
Fyodor III
reins of Alexei Mikhailovich went to his son Fyodor III.The young king was sick a lot, and in fact the authorities for some time in the hands of Patriarch Joachim, and I. Miloslavsky and Matveeva.
However, after six months, the throne was completely in the hands of Fedor Alekseevich.Despite the short reign, he managed to initiate significant reforms and actions: homestead direct taxation, input genealogical books and cancellation of promotion for merit ancestors.
His death sparked riots, as did not have any orders regarding succession.This issue was resolved by the coronation at the same time the two rulers - young Peter and Ivan, and the regency of their older sister Sophia.
Ivan V and Peter I
Although Ivan was considered "senior lord," he said, in fact, did not participate in public affairs, devoting his life to the family.
His brother, Peter I, at the same time last king and the first emperor, famous for a large number of innovations.When it was created by the Senate, the church obeyed the state, was introduced administrative division into provinces.Peter I spent reforms in the sphere of culture, economy, education and industry.
For a long time the existence of the Russian Empire on the throne sat fourteen rulers.
Nicholas II
last emperor Nicholas II Alexandrovich began.Under his rule, there was economic development in Russia and at the same time, the growth of discontent, ignited a revolution of 1905-1907 and the February Revolution in 1917.
Nicholas II married the German Princess Alice, who gave him four daughters and oneson.In addition to his own children, the emperor brought cousin Dmitri Pavlovich Romanov.
Dmitri Pavlovich
After his mother died in childbirth and he links his father lived in the house with his uncle, Sergei Alexandrovich, and his wife Elizabeth Feodorovna.After the tragic death of the prince, and leaving his wife to the monastery Dmitry Romanov moved to Alexander Palace to the Emperor, and remained there until 1913.Later he inherited from his uncle Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace in St. Petersburg.
As you know, the Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich Romanov was implicated in the death of Rasputin.Grigori was assassinated on December 17 1916.Conspirators were found Vladimir Purishkevich Felix Yusupov and Dmitry Romanov.Indications of the crime were confused and at odds with the evidence found.According to the French diplomat Maurice Palaeologus, Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich Romanov - elegant young man, but quite impulsive and frivolous - got involved in the incident with grief.
first wrote to the Emperor and swore his innocence to the crime, later admitted in a letter Yusupov: "For me, this fact will always remain a dark stain on the conscience ... Murder is always murder, and will remain, no matter how trying to give him a mystical significance!".He was exiled to Persia Nicholas II.There Grand Prince Dmitry Romanov entered the service of the English, after which he emigrated first to the capital of Great Britain, and then in Paris.
in 1925 in the French city of Biarritz married Audrey Emery, that for him religion and changed the name.In 1928 she gave birth to the prince heir.Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich Romanov and his wife divorced shortly after the birth of her son.
In 1930 he joined the party Young Russians who imitate the fascists in Italy.After some time, he became disillusioned with the prospects of restoring the monarchy in Russia and left public life.
In 1939, Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich Romanov contracted tuberculosis and went to Switzerland for treatment.After recovering from his illness, he fell ill again, this time from uremia.And it is not recovered.
But it kind of Romanov ended.The descendants of this great dynasty alive to this day, and scattered to all corners of the world.Many of them continue social and charitable activities.
