Nicholas II. The Burden of Autocracy. Documents, Letters, Diaries, Photographs from the State Archive of the Russian Federation

When Nicholas II was present at the death of his grandfather, Emperor Alexander II, he could not have imagined that his own fate would be just as tragic. This audiobook presents unique documents that offer an unbiased look at the personality of the last Russian tsar and the events that changed the country’s history.

The life of the autocrat is full of responsibility and tragedy. On March 1, 1881, the heir to the throne, the young Niki, stood at his dying grandfather’s bedside and did not realize that his inheritance would be an unbearable burden. Nicholas II would lose the empire, freedom, and his life. Like his grandfather, he would be killed by his former subjects.

Letters, diaries, and correspondence of the Romanovs reveal what kind of person the last Emperor of Russia was, what education he received, and what he felt throughout his life. These documents provide an objective view, allowing everyone to form their own opinion about Nicholas II and the era of his reign.