Who was Pobedonostsev and how did his views influence Tsar Alexander III and

Nicholas?

Did Alexandra have a realistic view of the Russian population's condition and views regarding the Tsar and the monarchy?

Who was Rasputin and what role did he play with the Romanov family?

What was the significance of the Russian alliance with France after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?

Why is it said that Rasputin cost the Tsar his throne?

Why did Nicholas abdicate his and Alexis's rights to the throne?

Why did Lenin say the Romanovs had to be killed?