Fall of Tsardom in Russia

Nicholas II

Tsar with limited imagination, made crucial errors in WWI

Rasputin

Known as 'mad monk', influenced by Empress Alexandra

Empress Alexandra

German empress who sought Rasputin's help for her son

Gregory Rasputin

Rumored healer, associated with scandals and tsarist hatred

Petrograd

City where protests and strikes paralyzed the capital

Petrograd Soviet

Represented workers, sailors, and troops during the revolution

Provisional Committee

Reformist group from the old duma, part of temporary government

General Khabalov

Commander tasked with restoring order in Petrograd

Grand Duke Michael

Nicholas II's brother, refused the offer to become the new tsar

International Women's Day

Event that sparked protests demanding food and end to war

Haemophilia

Genetic disorder affecting blood clotting, suffered by Alexei

Desertions

Troops abandoning their posts, leading to garrison depletion

Mutinous soldiers

Soldiers who redirected Nicholas II's train and advised abdication

General Ivanov

Commander whose reinforcements were depleted by desertions

German women and a debauched monk

Alexandra and Rasputin's controversial roles in running Russia

The end for tsardom

Resulted from Nicholas II's abdication and refusal by Grand Duke Michael

Scandals

Followed Rasputin's involvement with the royal family

Rebellious troops

Part of the Petrograd Soviet, opposing the tsarist regime

General Rasputin's healing powers

Believed to have eased Alexei's haemophilia symptoms

The Petrograd garrison

Troops tasked with maintaining order in Petrograd, faced desertions