Russia was ruled by Tsars who had ultimate authority on all matters of governance. The oppressive system left no room for change and brewed revolutionary ideas and aspirations. 1905 Revolution ...

It’s been almost three years since Russian forces stormed across the border into Ukraine, kicking off the start of the Ukrainian conflict. In what has emerged as a drawn-out and bloody conflict ...

They ran the country as autocrats. This meant that the Tsar, and only the Tsar, governed Russia: Tsars believed that they had a divine right to rule Russia, their position and power had been given ...