Russian Imperial Family

The Russian Imperial Family, also known as the Romanovs, was the ruling monarchy of Russia from 1613 until the 1917 Russian Revolution. Led by Tsars such as Nicholas II, they held supreme political and religious authority. The family was deeply involved in Russia’s cultural and political life but faced growing unrest due to political upheaval, social inequality, and modernization challenges. In 1918, following the revolution, the entire family was executed by Bolsheviks, ending over 300 years of imperial rule. The Romanovs remain a symbol of Russia’s monarchy and history, with some members canonized as saints by the Russian Orthodox Church.