Question

Describe the territorial expanses of the Russian Empire under Tsar Nicolas II.

Answer 1

Answer:

Russia gained much more territory, established a strong army, and modernized the economy. Under the famous tsar Ivan The Terrible (Ivan Groznyy) Russia expanded dramatically: it conquered Tartar states along Volga river and acquired access to Caspian sea. The colonization of Siberia was also started.

Petersburg riots mutinied, Nicholas II had no other choice but to step down from the monarchy. On March 15, 1917 he abdicated the throne. He and his family were then taken to the Ural Mountains and placed under house arrest.