1894: Nicholas II takes over (until the 1917 Revolution) and is not prepared to rule. He controls Russia with the Table of Ranks (civil servants who help run Russia), Okhrana (secret police to get rid of opposition), and the Russian Church (teaches people to be loyal to tsar) (aug 16, 1894 – dec 1, 1917)
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Date:
aug 16, 1894
dec 1, 1917
~ 23 years