Romanov Royal Family

Nicholas II Alexandrovich, the last Emperor of All the Russias, Tsar of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland of the Romanov dynasty, was born on May 19, 1868, in Tsarskoye Selo. The reign of Nicholas II was marked by economic development in Russia and, simultaneously, the growth of socio-political contradictions and a revolutionary movement that culminated in the Revolution of 1905–1907, the February Revolution of 1917, and the October Revolution. When Nicholas II was still heir to the throne, at his father's behest, he traveled through the countries of the Far East. While visiting Japan, a hermit foretold Nicholas's future service to Russia: "You will offer a sacrifice for your entire people, as a redeemer, for their folly. I see tongues of fire above your head—this is a dedication from the Holy Spirit. I see countless lights in the altars before you (candles before the icons of the Holy Tsar Martyr Nicholas II). This is the fulfillment (of prophecies). Here is the wisdom and mystery of the Creator. Death and Immortality. Moment and Eternity."