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Nicholas and Alexandra: The Tsarina Who Shaped a Dynasty's Fall
In this episode of the Romanov Dynasty series, Lucas and Luna examine the pivotal and often misunderstood role of Tsarina Alexandra Feodorovna, the last empress of Russia. Born Princess Alix of Hesse, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, Alexandra's devout personality, her embrace of Russian Orthodoxy, and her fierce devotion to autocratic power made her a controversial figure at court. The episode explores her relationship with her husband Nicholas II, her deep anxiety over their son Alexei's hemophilia, and her dependence on the starets Grigori Rasputin. We discuss the First World…
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