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Historical Figures from Russia
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Nicholas II
1868–1918Industrial AgeEurope
He inherited the largest country on earth, believed in autocracy deeply and sincerely, and watched it all collapse because he couldn't imagine any other way to rule.
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Nikita Khrushchev
1894–1971Industrial AgeEurope
He denounced Stalin, launched Sputnik, and brought the world to the edge of nuclear war over Cuba — then was removed from power while on holiday by colleagues who'd had enough.
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