As we approach the centennial anniversary of the murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his family, it was interesting –a little while back- to notice that Nicholas II was leading in an internet poll, in which millions voted, for the title Greatest Russian of All Time, narrowly ahead of Stalin! What does that tell us about the conflicting mentalities of Russians today? (more…)
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Nicholas II v Stalin?
Posted: May 20, 2010 in 1917, A Level History, History, Russian revolutionTags: A Level History, Greatest Russian, History, House of Romanov, Joseph Stalin, Nicholas II, Nicholas II of Russia, Russia, Russian Orthodox Church, Russian Revolution, Soviet Union, Stalin, USSR
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