Nicholas II Thought
“
I shall never, under any circumstances, agree to a 
representative form of government because I consider it harmful to the people whom 
God has entrusted to my care.
— 
Nicholas II of Russia
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.
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’s inability 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.
More TBA
Quotes
“
In the morning I warmed myself while sitting on the greenhouse roof.
— Nicholas II of Russia
“
What is going to happen to me and all of Russia? I am not prepared to be a Tsar. I never wanted to become one. I know nothing of the business of ruling.
— Nicholas II of Russia
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.
