The Last Tsar: Nicholas II's Fateful Abdication

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final days of Tsar Nicholas II's reign, focusing on the February Revolution of 1917. They examine the role of the Putilov Factory strikes, the mutiny of the Volynsky Regiment, and the Tsar's fateful decision to abdicate. Learn about the critical moment at Pskov station when generals advised Nicholas to step down, and the brief reign of his brother Grand Duke Michael. The conversation also touches on the formation of the Provisional Government and the Petrograd Soviet, setting the stage for the October Revolution. Featuring insights on Alexander Kerensky, Mikhail Rodzyanko, and the impact of World War I on the crumbling Romanov dynasty.

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