The Romanovs

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This history of the Romanov dynasty, the family that ruled Russia from 1613 until the October Revolution of 1917.
The Romanovs
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Discussing how the election of 16-year-old Mikhail I Fyodorovich Romanov to the Russian throne in 1613 marked the beginning of a dynasty, ruling Russia for over 300 years.

The Romanovs
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Although he had tremendous foresight in his attempts to modernize Russia and enact effective foreign policies, Peter neglected to name an heir before his death in 1725.

The Romanovs
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Learning about the rule of both Nicolas I and his son Alexander II; Emancipation Reform of 1861, which succeeded in abolishing serfdom.