Tsarism Collection

PETER I (1672-1725). Czar of Russia, 1682-1725. When a shipwright in Holland, c1697. Contemporary Russian engraving

NICHOLAS II (1868-1918). Czar of Russia, 1894-1917. The former Czar detained at Tsarskoye Selo Palace, with his armed guards at right, 1917

Alexandrevsky Central Prison Siberia, used to house Russian political prisoners
5307379 Alexandrevsky Central Prison Siberia, used to house Russian political prisoners.; (add.info.: Alexandrevsky Central Prison Siberia, used to house Russian political prisoners)

Family of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia photographed in 1905 (b/w photo)
529426 Family of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia photographed in 1905 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ivan the Terrible (1530-1584). Portrait. Engraving. Colored
Ivan IV Vasilyevich (1530-1584), known as Ivan the Terrible. Grand Prince of Moscow (1533-1547) and Tsar of All the Russias (1547-1584). Portrait. Engraving. Colored

CZAR NICHOLAS II OF RUSSIA (1868-1918). With his family in 1910. Oil over a photograph

Cossacks. Engraving. Colored
Russian militaries. Cossacks. Engraving. 18th century. Colored

Cossacks. Engraving
Russian militaries. Cossacks. Engraving. 18th century

Michael I (Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov), (1596-1645). Tsar o
Michael I (Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov), (1596-Moscow, 1645). Tsar of Russia from 1613 to 1645. First of the Romanov dynasty. The nineteenth century colored engraving

Alexander III (1845-1894). Tsar of Russia
Alexander III (St. Petersburg, 1845-Livadija, 1894). Tsar of Russia (1881-1894), son and successor of Alexander II. Easter Day in St. Petersburg. Tsar Alexander goes to church

Nicholas I (1796-1855). Czar of Russia (1825-1855), brother and successor of Alexander I. Engraving. RUSSIA. MOSCOW. Moscow. History Museum

POLAND. Warsaw. The first World war. Oriental front (1914). Russian soldiers, combatants of the Vistula belonging to the regiments of Siberia, in the streets of Warsaw

Michael I (Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov), (1596-Moscow, 1645). Tsar of Russia from 1613 to 1645
Michael I (Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov) (1596-Moscow, 1645). Tsar of Russia from 1613 to 1645. First of the Romanov dynasty. 19th-century colored engraving

Alexander III (St. Petersburg, 1845-Livadija, 1894). Tsar of Russia (1881-1894), son and successor of Alexander II. Easter Day in St. Petersburg. Tsar Alexander goes to church

Peter III of Russia (Kiel Castle, 1728-Rops, 1762). Duke of Holstein (Charles Peter
Peter III of Russia (Kiel Castle 1728-Rops 1762). Duke of Holstein (Charles Peter, 1739-1762), tsar of Russia (January-July 1762)

RUSSIA: REVOLUTION OF 1905. Cossacks riding down unarmed factory workers who had marched to the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg to petition the Czar, 22 January 1905. Contemporary illustration

ALEXANDER II (1818-1881). The assassination of Czar Alexander II at St. Petersburg, 13 March 1881. Contemporary drawing giving detailed information of the event

NICHOLAS I OF RUSSIA. Russian name, Nikolay Pavlovich (1796-1855): contemporary lithograph

TSARSKOYE SELO, 1917. Tsar Nicholas II, along with his family and staff, working in the garden at the Tsarskoye Selo imperial palace while under guard following the Tsars abdication

KREMLIN CONSTRUCTION. Construction workers laying the cornerstone of Saint Basil s
KREMLIN CONSTRUCTION. Construction workers laying the cornerstone of Saint Basils Cathedral at the Moscow Kremlin, Russia, 16th century. Contemporary manuscript illumination

IVAN IV VASILEVICH (1530-1584). Called Ivan the Terrible. Ruler of Russia as grand duke (1533-1547) and czar (1547-1584). The death of Ivan IV of Russia

RUSSIAN HUNTING LODGE, 1912. Dead game gathered outside the imperial hunting lodge at Belevezh Pusha, 1912; Czar Nicholas II and Grand Duke Dmitri observe at right

RUSSIAN HUNTING PARTY, 1894. Family and friends of Czar Alexander III on a hunting trip at Opala on the Kamchatka peninsula. Photographed by I. Kovalsky, September 1894

RUSSIAN REVOLUTION OF 1905. Strikers outside of the governments Putiloff Ironworks at St. Petersburg, Russia, January 1905. Illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

VASILY II (1415-1462). Grand prince of Moscow, 1425-1462. Illumination from the Tsarsky Titularnik, or the Tsars Book of Titles, 1672

SIGISMUND VON HERBERSTEIN (1479-1533). Austrian diplomat, writer, and historian. Wearing robes presented to him by Grand Prince Vasily III of Moscow in 1526

GRAND DUCHESS TATIANA (1897-1918). Grand Duchess of Russia and daughter of Czar Nicholas II. Carrying a stretcher loaded with sod outside Alexander Palace

TSARSKOYE SELO, 1917. Tsar Nicholas II, along with his family and staff, working in the garden at the Tsarskoye Selo imperial palace while under guard following the Tsars abdication

PETER I (1672-1725). Czar of Russia, 1682-1725. Peter the Great Crossing the Neva River. Mezzotint, American, 19th century

CZAR NICHOLAS II & ALEXIS. Czar Nicholas II of Russia (1868-1918) with his son, Czarevitch Alexis (1904-1918). Undated photograph

CZAREVITCH ALEXIS OF RUSSIA. Czarevith Alexis Nikolaevich (1904-1918) of Russia, only son of Czar Nicholas II

CHILDREN OF NICHOLAS II. The children of Czar Nicholas II of Russia, c1910. Left to right: Marie, Tatiana, Anastasia, Alexis, Olga

NICHOLAS II (1868-1918). Czar of Russia. Four of the former Czars five children resting after gardening during their captivity at Tsarskoye Sela Palace in 1917

CZAR NICHOLAS II & FAMILY. Czar Nicholas II of Russia with the Czarina Alexandra and their children in 1905. Oil over a photograph

PETER THE GREAT (1672-1725). Czar of Russia, 1682-1725. Contemporary painting by Louis Caravaque

NICHOLAS II (1868-1918). Czar of Russia, 1894-1917. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1894

ANNA IVANOVNA (1693-1740). Empress of Russia, 1730-40. Empress Anna hunting at the Peterhof menagerie with Lord Ernst Johann von Biron. Illustration, c1905

ALEXANDER II (1818-1881). Czar of Russia, 1855-1881. Photograph, late 19th century

ALEXANDRA (1872-1918). Empress of Russia, 1894-1917. Photographed c1894

ALEXEI MIKHAILOVICH (1629-1676). Czar of Russia, 1645-1676. Alexei in 1664, at the age of 34

ALEXANDER I (1777-1825). Czar of Russia, 1801-1825. Portrait beside a bust of Catherine the Great. Painting, 19th century

MARIA ALEXANDROVNA (1824-1880). Wife of Czar Alexander II of Russia. Carte de visite, c1880

CATHERINE II OF RUSSIA (1729-1796). Russian etching, 1762

CATHERINE II OF RUSSIA. (1729-1796). Empress. Miniature by Gostl, 18th century

CZAR ALEXANDER II OF RUSSIA (1818-1881). American mezzotint, 1857

CATHERINE II (1729-1796). Empress of Russia, 1762-96. Mezzotint, American, 1865

of Russia (1845-1894). Photograph, n. d
CZAR ALEXANDER III of Russia (1845-1894). Photograph, n.d

Wood-framed throne covered with carved ivory plates depicting scenes from mythology, heraldry
RUSSIA: THRONE OF IVAN IV. Wood-framed throne covered with carved ivory plates depicting scenes from mythology, heraldry, history and everyday life

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"Exploring the Legacy of Tsarism: A Glimpse into Russia's Imperial Past" Tsarism, a system of autocratic rule that dominated Russia for centuries, left an indelible mark on the nation's history. From Peter I to Nicholas II, the tsars shaped Russia's destiny and influenced its trajectory on the world stage. Peter I, also known as Peter the Great, was a visionary leader who transformed Russia into a formidable power. Even before ascending to the throne in 1682, his curiosity took him abroad to learn shipbuilding techniques in Holland. This engraving captures his early years as a shipwright and foreshadows his later achievements. In stark contrast stands Nicholas II, whose reign marked both opulence and turmoil. Detained at Tsarskoye Selo Palace during the tumultuous events of 1917, this photograph depicts him surrounded by armed guards—a symbol of growing unrest within Russian society. The Romanov family played a significant role in tsarist history. In this poignant black-and-white photo from 1905, we glimpse their lives before tragedy struck. Little did they know that their fate would be intertwined with Ivan the Terrible's portrait—an engraving capturing one of history's most infamous rulers known for his brutal reign. Cossacks were integral to tsarist rule; their colorful engravings depict these fierce warriors who guarded Russia's borders and expanded its territories through military might. Their loyalty to various tsars is evident throughout history—whether it be Michael I or Alexander III—who navigated complex political landscapes while maintaining control over vast lands. Even beyond Russian borders, tsarism had far-reaching effects. The first World War brought about significant changes across Europe—including Poland—where battles raged on Eastern fronts. As wars unfolded and alliances shifted, tsarist influence extended beyond national boundaries. As we delve deeper into Russian history, we encounter the enigmatic figures who shaped tsarist rule.