Nicholas I and Nicholas II comparision

Nicholas I and Nicholas II both struggled with similar uncertainties of a possible revolution. Both came to a conclusion with a strong resemblance, and yet at the same time remained drastically different when their rule ended. While the names may suggest that Nicholas I was the father of Nicholas II, Nicholas I was actually Nicholas II’s great granduncle. The summarized history of their terms below will tell of and compare the Nicholas’ reigns of …

…with no people skills; he would only make public appearances and or public speeches until they became necessary to remain in control. Nicholas I kept in touch with his surrounding and dealt with matters swiftly and harshly while Nicholas II would turn the other cheek not wanting confrontation. Basically the czarist regime was destroyed because Nicholas II was not a leader he was a follower. You can not have a ruler who is a follower.