The Abdication of the Tsar

The Abdication of the Tsar

This course explores the critical events leading to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in March 1917, a pivotal moment that ended centuries of Romanov rule and transformed Russia into a republic. We will examine the growing discontent, the military's loss of loyalty, and the political maneuvers that culminated in the Tsar's forced relinquishment of power. Understanding this period is essential for grasping the subsequent trajectory of the Russian Revolution.