tsar
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the king or emperor of Russia prior to 1917
- The tsar was the title used by the rulers of Russia before the Russian Revolution of 1917, signifying their absolute authority and sovereignty.
- Ivan the Terrible was one of the most famous tsars of Russia, known for his autocratic rule and ruthless tactics against his enemies.
- Peter the Great, also known as Peter the Great, is credited with modernizing Russia and expanding its territories during his reign as tsar.
- The last tsar of Russia was Nicholas II, who abdicated the throne in 1917 following the February Revolution and was later executed by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Civil War.
- The term "tsar" is derived from the Latin word "Caesar" and is equivalent to the title of "emperor" in other European monarchies.