Extended Reading

Nicholas and Alexandra quotes

  • Tsar Nicholas II: Rasputin drinks, takes bribes, he is an adulterer.

    Tsarina Alexandra: He's a saint! Little men always abuse them.

    Tsar Nicholas II: I'll show you the police reports.

    Tsarina Alexandra: More little men!

    Tsar Nicholas II: People say he sleeps with you.

    Tsarina Alexandra: What do I care what people think?

    Tsar Nicholas II: I have to care!

    Tsarina Alexandra: I want him. Bring him back!

  • Vladimir Lenin: Spies everywhere. No one trusts anyone.