Nicholas II Thought
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Nicholas II Thought is a personal tendency of Authoritarian Conservatism that represents the beliefs of Tsar Nicholas II.
Tsar Nicholas II is considered the weakest Tsar by many. He was the last reigning Emperor of Russia, King of
Congress Poland, and Grand Duke of
Finland from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917.
Nicholas II was not a bad person, he genuinely cared for his people, had good intentions, and worked very hard. However, to put it simply, he was a poor politician. He did not like being the tsar, although he accepted it as his duty, and what he cared about most was his family.
History
Nicholas II became Tsar 1896, where he implemented his policies. During the reign of Nicholas II, the Empire began to produce aeroplanes and cars. During the First World War, 6,300 aircraft were built in “backward” Russia. At the same time, the production of submarines and other high-tech products was developing. The production of cement increased 15 fold, which was necessary for the rapidly gaining momentum in the construction industry. Such an increase was a result of the changes to urban construction and development. For the first time, the construction of seven- and eight-story apartment buildings was underway in Russia. Many of these buildings have survived to this day in
Moscow, where they are often mistaken for
Stalinist ones, but in reality they were built during the reign of Emperor Nicholas II. Agriculture was also increasing. In terms of the harvest of wheat and sugar beet,
Russia ranked first in the world, in terms of the total volume of grain harvest – the
United States ranking second.
Under Nicholas II there was also significant reforms. The essence of the reforms resulted in the peasants having the right to personal ownership, giving a person the opportunity to buy and sell land without being constrained by any conditions. The Bolsheviks, on the other hand, drove everyone into collective farms, again turning people into disenfranchised slaves.
During Nicholas II’s reign, huge sums of money were allocated for the creation of experimental agricultural enterprises. Farms, and experimental stations were emerging, and agronomy was developing. It was at this time that the first tractors appeared in villages. The population was growing at a record pace, while mortality was decreasing. One of the many myths regarding the Russian Empire was that the population was allegedly starving, that every few years there was a terrible famine that claimed the lives of millions of people. Hunger in any case is reflected in the statistics, if there was one. But we know two peaks – the famine of the 1920s and 1930s. There were no such peaks in the Russian Empire; the mortality rate was consistently decreasing due to an increase in living standards. The claim that
the revolution saved people from hunger does not stand up to scrutiny. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Russian Empire was an advanced high-tech country with rapidly developing
industrialization and
education.
But, despite all the positive changes to the physical world, Nicholas II was unable to adapt to the rapidly changing ideological world (that is, the social and political landscapes) of early 20th-century Russia. This contributed to widespread discontent among various social groups, including the
working class,
peasantry, and
intellectuals. So he thought for the people and stepped down in 1917.
Beliefs
Nicholas II is very anti-communist. He distrusted
liberal and
socialist movements, viewing them as threats to the
autocratic system and the traditional Russian way of life. This suspicion often led to harsh crackdowns on
political dissent and revolutionary activities.
Nicholas II also held the belief that he was chosen by God to rule
Russia. This divine right doctrine made him see any challenge to his authority as not just a political threat but a sacrilegious act against the will of
God.
Nicholas II was a conservative ruler who valued
traditional Russian culture and institutions. He was skeptical of rapid modernization and
industrialization, fearing it would erode the traditional social fabric of Russia. But Nicholas II's stance on
industrialization is a bit more nuanced than outright opposition. Nicholas II was
conservative and
traditional in many aspects, still his reign did see significant industrial progress, contrary to what many
reds would tell you.
Deeply devout, Nicholas II’s policies were influenced by his strong adherence to Russian Orthodox Christianity. He saw the Church as a pillar of Russian identity and an essential support for his
autocratic rule. And, Nicholas II saw his role as Tsar as a sacred duty. Despite his perceived weaknesses as a ruler, he believed deeply in his responsibility to uphold his family’s legacy and to protect his nation.
Nicholas II’s Life
Nicholas II was born as Nikolai Alexandrovich Romanov on May 18, 1868 (Old Style: May 6), in Tsarskoye Selo, near
Saint Petersburg, Russia. He was the eldest son of Emperor
Alexander III and Empress
Maria Feodorovna. In 1881, after the assassination of his grandfather,
Alexander II, Nicholas became the heir apparent when his father ascended the throne. In 1884, Nikolai Alexandrovich Romanov was commissioned as a cornet in the
Chevalier Guard Regiment, beginning his military education. From 1890 to 1891, he undertook a grand tour of
Asia, visiting countries like Egypt, India, and Japan.
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Relations
Enemies
Revolutionary Socialism - Should never have let you seize power. Russia weeps as he sees the atrocities you commit.
Leninism - The one who started it all. You brought nothing but destruction and death to Russia, so stop parading around with your “for the people” mask.
How to draw

Nicholas II Thought has a drawing rating of hard.
The crown on the infobox image is actually not directly copied-and-pasted, it was hand-traced on a separate drawing and then pasted onto the ball. To see the drawing, refer to the gallery section.
- Draw a ball.
- Fill it with three horizontal stripes of these three colours in order from top to bottom: white, blue, red.
- Copy the monogram of Nicholas II in gray, and put the monogram on the left side of the ball.
- Draw the complicated crown and put it on top of the monogram.
- Add the eyes.
- Add Nicholas II’s cap, and you’re done!
- Add Nicholas II’s facial hairs and clothing (optional)
Color Name | HEX | |
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White | #FFFFFF | |
Blue | #0032A0 | |
Red | #D00B0E | |
Gray | #808080 |
Gallery
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Nicholas II in the middle, represented with the Russian flag