Mikhail Aleksandrovich Romanov was the very last Russian tsar. He was a full-fledged heir to the throne even before the birth of Tsarevich Alexei. Tsar Nicholas II, who ruled at that time, understood that his own son Alexei, who had hemophilia, would not be able to fully manage the state. Therefore, he abdicated in favor of Romanov, and he became a full-fledged king. However, he was not destined to rule for long.
Mikhail Romanov: biography
He was born in 1878, December 4, in St. Petersburg. His father was Tsar Alexander the Third. Michael had four brothers, among whom he was the youngest. Subsequently, he became the successor of his brother Nicholas, who during his lifetime made him king. Mikhail Romanov was not only a Grand Duke, but also an excellent military leader, lieutenant general, member of the State Council.
Mikhail Romanov was martyred. It happened in Perm in 1918, on June 12. By this time, the Bolsheviks had already come to power.and the prince was expelled from the capital. The massacre of him and his entourage was planned in advance and carried out by the local authorities. He was tricked out of the city and shot dead. Romanov's only desire was to say goodbye to his secretary and close friend, Johnson. However, he was deprived of this too.
The massacre, the victim of which was Mikhail Romanov, was only a prelude before the murder of the entire family of Nicholas II and most of the representatives of the Romanov family. It happened in Yekaterinburg just five weeks later.
Testimony of contemporaries
You can judge the character and achievements of the last Russian tsar by referring to the reviews of his contemporaries who knew and respected him. The famous writer Alexander Kuprin said that he was a rare person, practically the only one in the world in terms of beauty and purity of soul.
Russian diplomat Dmitry Abrikosov was once a fan of Natalia Sheremetevskaya, who later became the wife of Mikhail Romanov.
He talked about the first visit to the couple. He wrote that the man's charm and nobility smoothed over the awkwardness and he quickly felt comfortable.
The great commander who commanded the armies during the First World War, General Brusilov A. A. wrote that he loved this sincere, pure-hearted and honest man very much.
He never participated in intrigues and did not enjoy the benefits of the imperial family. He always avoided squabbles as much as possible.troubles in both work and family life.
He was a man of rare spiritual qualities and moral principles. Few monarchs could match him in this.
During his exile, Mikhail Romanov was acquainted with Vladimir Gushchik, commissar of the Gatchina Palace. Having opposing views and interests, the commissioner was able to appreciate the former king.
He wrote that the Grand Duke was gifted with three rare qualities: honesty, simplicity and kindness. Representatives of all parties respected him and in no way harbored hostility.
This is how the last Russian tsar appears in our eyes today, who was not destined to rule, but who left a deep and indelible mark on the history of the country.
